
The River Niger
The River Niger is a 1976 film adaptation of the play by Joseph A. Walker, delving into the challenges faced by Johnny Williams, a house painter and poet in Watts, Los Angeles, as he navigates financial struggles and emotional hardships.
ReleasedApr 14, 1976
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James Earl Jones
Johnny Williams
2.9
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Cicely Tyson
Mattie Williams
1.2
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Louis Gossett Jr.
Dr. Dudley Stanton
0.8
4
Glynn Turman
Jeff Williams
0.7
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Tony Burton
Black Policeman
0.4
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Roger E. Mosley
Big Moe Hayes
0.4
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