The Black Panther
The Black Panther (1977) is a crime film, directed by Ian Merrick. It stars Donald Sumpter and Debbie Farrington. The film is based on a true story. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 5.8/10.
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What The Black Panther Is About
The film tells the real story of Donald Neilson, the former soldier the press called the Black Panther, who carried out a series of robberies and killings across England in the mid seventies, ending in the kidnapping and death of a seventeen year old girl. Ian Merrick's 1977 docudrama arrived only two years after the events and provoked a storm: many local councils banned it without having seen it and it was pulled from distribution. When the BFI reissued it decades later the assessment changed, and it was described as measured and free of exploitation. Donald Sumpter leads.
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What is The Black Panther about?
The film tells the real story of Donald Neilson, the former soldier the press called the Black Panther, who carried out a series of robberies and killings across England in the mid seventies, ending in the kidnapping and death of a seventeen year old girl. Ian Merrick's 1977 docudrama arrived only two years after the events and provoked a storm: many local councils banned it without having seen it and it was pulled from distribution.
Where can I watch The Black Panther?
The Black Panther is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Black Panther?
The Black Panther runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).
When did The Black Panther come out?
The Black Panther was released in 1977.
Who directed The Black Panther?
The Black Panther was directed by Ian Merrick.
Who stars in The Black Panther?
The Black Panther stars Donald Sumpter, Debbie Farrington, Marjorie Yates, Sylvia O'Donnell.
What is The Black Panther's rating?
The Black Panther holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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