sly3’s review published on Letterboxd:
a quasi-sequel to the equally sordid 'mandingo' and inspiration for tarantino's 'django unchained', this southern exploitation picture stars former boxer ken norton as the favoured buck on warren oates' plantation.
along his side is yaphet kotto, excellent in the role of 'blaise', the hot blooded, catalystic counter to norton's mild mannered 'drum'. their uneasy friendship is the thematic center to the picture; while blaise incites a riot, drum is the last to protect his 'master'.
when hammond's lusty daughter comes onto the men, blaise unfairly receives the lion's share of the beating, which leads to his desire to revolt from the plantation.
there are many appearances from seventies character actors: pam grier shows up as oates' black lover, and royal dano appears late as a travelling slave trader; all of which chew up scenery in the most delicious and over the top way.
there are few films that can compare to the guilty pleasure exploitation of 'drum'.