Joshua is a 1976 American film directed by Larry G. Spangler.

The film is also known as Black Rider, Joshua the Black Rider or Revenge (Australian video title).

Plot summary

A black soldier returns from fighting for the Union in the Civil War

American Civil War

The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...

 only to find out that his mother has been murdered by a gang of white thugs. He becomes a bounty hunter, determined to track down and kill the men who killed his mother.

Cast

• Fred Williamson
  Fred Williamson
  Fred "The Hammer" Williamson is an American actor, architect, and former professional American football defensive back who played mainly in the American Football League during the 1960s.-Football career:...
  
   as Joshua
• Cal Bartlett as Jed
• Brenda Venus
  Brenda Venus
  Brenda Venus is an actress, author, ballet dancer, director, and producer. In her early 20s, Brenda Venus met the famed Henry Miller in June 1976. He became her mentor and she his muse. Over 4,000 pages of letters were written by Henry Miller which were later collected into the book, "Dear, Dear...
  
   as Sam's Wife
• Isela Vega
  Isela Vega
  Isela Vega Durazo is a Mexican actress, and occasional producer, writer, and director.- Career :In 1957, she was chosen "Princess of the Carnaval" in Hermosillo; shortly afterward she began modeling. In 1960 she began her acting career, which continues to this day...
  
   as Mexican Woman
• Bud Stout as Rex
• Henry Hendrick as Sam
• Ralph Willingham as Weasle
• Kathryn Jackson as Martha, Josh's Mom