The Final Comedown (1972)
May 31, 1972Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Billy Dee Williams
Johnny Johnson
D'Urville Martin
Billy Joe Ashley
Celia Milius
Renee Freeman
Maidie Norman
Mrs. Johnson
Ed Cambridge
Dr. Smalls
Billy Durkin
Michael Freeman
R.G. Armstrong
Mr. Freeman
Morris D. Erby
Mr. Johnson
Pamela Jones
Luanna
Cal Wilson
Actor
Oscar Williams
Director
Raymond St. Jacques
Imir
Jimmy Garrett
Writer
Roger Corman
Producer
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Driver
Henry Kingi
Stunts
Wade Marcus
Composer
William B. Kaplan
Cinematographer
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Richard Van Enger Jr.
Editor
Edgar Charles
Co-Producer
Mel Taylor
Co-Producer
Judy Morris
Sam Gilman
Media.
Details.
Release DateMay 31, 1972
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 23m
Content RatingR
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Wiki.
The Final Comedown is a 1972 blaxploitation drama film written, produced and directed by Oscar Williams and starring Billy Dee Williams and D'Urville Martin. The film is an examination of racism in the United States and depicts a shootout between a radical black nationalist group and the police, with the backstory leading up to the shootout told through flashbacks. The radical group is not identified by name in the film but closely resembles the Black Panther Party.
The film was recut and re-released in 1976 under the title Blast! The new version, which credited "Frank Arthur Wilson" as the director, featured additional footage directed by Allan Arkush.The original version has had several releases on DVD from various budget-line DVD manufacturers.