Episode #14 – Abar, The First Black Superman

We round out this spotlight on black superhero movies by discussing the very first black superhero movie—the low-budget Abar, The First Black Superman. If you’ve never seen this movie, it will both be disappointing based on the poster and also surprising based on how intelligent it is in parts.

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Abar, The First Black Superman (1977)

Directed by Frank Packard
Written by James Smalley
Based on a scenario by J. Walter Smith

Cast

Tobar Mayo – John Abar
J. Walter Smith – Dr. Kincade
Roxie Young – Mrs. Kincade
Gladys Lum – Debbie Kincade
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
Richard Corrigan – Councilman
Syd Marks – Councilman
Edward Cross – Mayor’s Aide
April London – Blanche
Cal Williams – Snake
Keith Gill – Egghead
Sugar McNair – Mac