Abar, the First Black Superman
He asked for Equality, he witnessed injustice. He knew Wisdom ... he got Revenge!
Genres
Overview
Upon moving into a bigoted neighborhood, the scientist father of a persecuted black family gives a superpower elixir to a tough bodyguard, who thus becomes a superpowered crimefighter.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
1977-03-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
4.2
J. Walter Smith
Dr. Kincade
Tobar Mayo
Abar
Roxie Young
Mrs. Kincade
Gladys Lum
Debbie
Tony Rumford
Tommie Kincade
Rupert Williams
Jim Kincade
Tina James
Susan Kincade
Art Jackson
Dudley
Allen Ogle
Peabody
Joe Alberti
Hunt
Dee Turguand
Mabel
Nelson Meeker
Mayor
William Carrol Jr.
Marco
James Dickson
Tough
Richard Corrigan
Councilman
Fred D. Scott
Voice on Computer
Chuck Cumminsky
Tough
Syd Marks
Councilman
Edward Cross
Mayor's Aide
April London
Blanche
Cal Williams
Snake
Keith Gill
Egg Head
Sugar McNair
Mac
Lee Dodson
Tough
Frank Doubleday
Tough
Felicia Cruse
B.F.U. Secretary
Manuel Angeli
Councilman
Charles Green
Drunk
Odell Mack
John Kerry
Killer Cop (uncredited)
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