THE KLANSMAN
Title: The Klansman Release Year: 1974 Genre: Crime Drama Thriller Runtime: 112 minutes Country: United States Language: English Director: Terence Young Producer: William P. Farley Screenplay: Millard Kaufman Samuel Fuller (uncredited revisions) Based on: The Klansman (1967 novel) by William Bradford Huie Music: Lalo Schifrin Cinematography: Henri Alekan Editing: Johnny Dwyre Production Company: Commonwealth United Entertainment Distributor: Paramount Pictures (U.S.) Main Cast Lee Marvin as Sheriff Track Bascomb Richard Burton as Breck Stancill O. J. Simpson as Garth Lola Falana as Loretta Sykes Linda Evans as Nancy Poteet Luciana Paluzzi as Ruth Stancill David Huddleston as Butt Cutt Cates Cameron Mitchell as Hardy Riddle Plot Set in a small town in Alabama during the civil rights era, The Klansman follows rising racial tensions after a Black woman is brutally assaulted. As violence escalates between white supremacists, local authorities, and Black residents, Sheriff Track Bascomb struggles to prevent the town from descending into chaos. The story explores racism, justice, revenge, and the influence of the Ku Klux Klan in the American South. Technical Information Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Color: Color Sound Mix: Mono Film Format: 35 mm Content Rating MPAA: R Keywords Ku Klux Klan Racism Civil Rights Southern United States Small Town Murder Vigilantism Revenge Sheriff Racial Violence Courtroom Crime Investigation Notable Facts One of the last films directed by Terence Young, best known for directing several early James Bond films. Stars both Richard Burton and Lee Marvin at the height of their careers. The film received largely negative reviews upon release, with criticism aimed at its screenplay and handling of racial themes. Despite its controversial subject matter, it remains a notable example of 1970s American exploitation and social-issue cinema.
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