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37% Critic Match
The Six Thousand Dollar Nigger
“They turned Wildman Steve into a 'Bionic Bruiser' in the 'wackiest comedy ever.' Nothing is 'safe' with Wildman...”
3.7 / 10• 1979• 1h 20m•R• English
ActionScience FictionComedy
Storyline
Wildman Steve plays a bum who agrees to allow an experimental drug to be administered to him. What he doesn't realize is that the doctor who's doing the experiment is a criminal, trying to create an unstoppable thief that's immune to bullets. Steve gains all the powers that Superman has, and after getting his revenge against all those who harassed him on the street, discovers the truth about the doctor's plans for him.
Cast & Crew
SG
Steve Gallon
Steve
LeadJN
Joycelyn Norris
Peggy
BL
Benny Latimore
Bob
PC
Peter Conrad
Dr. Dippy
LC
Lee Cross
Jim
WS
Wild Savage
Monica
AW
Addie Williams
maid
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rene Martinez Jr.'s vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Six Thousand Dollar Nigger is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
