Roger E. Mosley
The Jericho Mile (1979)
The Jericho Mile is a 1979 Emmy Award-winning United States made for TV crime film, directed by Michael Mann. The film won five awards, including three Emmy Awards. The story is set at Folsom Prison, where the film was shot on location in the prison itself amongst the prison population.
Starring: Richard Pryor•Max Julien•Ed Lauter•Peter Strauss•William Smith•Geoffrey Lewis
Leadbelly (1976)
Leadbelly is a 1976 film chronicling the life of folk singer Huddie Ledbetter. The film was directed by Gordon Parks, and starred Roger E. Mosley in the title role. The film focuses on the troubles of Lead Belly's youth in the segregated South including his time in prison, and his efforts to use his music to gain release.
Starring: Ed Lauter•Madge Sinclair•Paul Benjamin
Darktown Strutters (1975)
Darktown Strutters is a 1975 blaxploitation musical comedy film from New World Pictures. Despite having mixed reviews at the time it has gained cult status over the years with praise from film director Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino called it "a ridiculous satire".
Starring: Ed Lauter•Richard Lawson•Trina Parks
The Mack (1973)
The Mack is a 1973 American blaxploitation crime drama film directed by California native Michael Campus, starring Max Julien and Richard Pryor. The film also stars Oscar-nominee Juanita Moore and Tony-nominated actor Dick Anthony Williams. Filmed in Oakland, California the movie follows the rise and fall of Goldie, on whose return from a five-year...
Starring: Shirley Washington•Brian Dennehy•Ed Lauter
Sweet Jesus, Preacherman (1973)
Sweet Jesus, Preacherman is a 1973 American blaxploitation action film directed by Henning Schellerup and written by John Cerullo, M. Stuart Madden and Abbey Leitch. The film stars Roger E. Mosley, William Smith, Michael Pataki, Tom Johnigarn, Joe Tornatore and Damu King. The film was released on May 25, 1973, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Starring: Michael Pataki•William Smith•Ed Lauter