Kid Vengeance (1977) “He watched them slaughter his family. Now he’s coming for blood.” Director: Joseph Manduke Starring: Lee Van Cleef, Jim Brown, Leif Garrett, John Marley, Glynnis O'Connor Production: Troma Entertainment / Avco Embassy Runtime: 97 minutes Country: United States / Israel Language: English Genres: Western, Revenge, Exploitation --- 🧾 Synopsis Tommy, a young boy (played by teen idol Leif Garrett), witnesses the brutal murder of his family and the abduction of his sister by a gang of ruthless outlaws led by the sadistic McClain (Lee Van Cleef). As the sole survivor, Tommy embarks on a trail of vengeance across the desolate frontier. He eventually teams up with Isaac (Jim Brown), a freed slave with his own reasons to hate McClain. Together, they confront the gang, one bullet at a time, in a gritty, revenge-fueled journey. --- ⚔️ Key Themes & Highlights A Western exploitation film with a mix of blaxploitation and youth revenge tropes. Unusual casting: teen pop star Leif Garrett in a grim, blood-soaked role. Strong undertones of racism, injustice, and frontier vengeance. Lee Van Cleef, a Western icon, delivers a chilling performance as the villain. Jim Brown, a former NFL star and action hero, adds gravitas and physical presence. Shot on-location in Israel, giving the desert landscapes a unique flair unlike typical American Westerns. --- 🧠 Trivia Marketed heavily on Leif Garrett’s popularity, despite its dark tone and violent themes. A spiritual sequel to Kid Blue and other youth-centric Westerns, but with a much grimmer tone. One of many Western/blaxploitation hybrids in the 1970s, following the popularity of films like Buck and the Preacher. The film was often featured on late-night TV and VHS bargain bins, gaining cult status. Produced in part by Troma Entertainment, better known for outrageous cult films like The Toxic Avenger. Some international posters misleadingly promoted it as a family-friendly Western due to Garrett’s image. --- #Hashtags #KidVengeance #LeeVanCleef #JimBrown #LeifGarrett #RevengeWestern #Blaxploitation #TromaClassic #CultCinema #1970sWestern #ExploitationFilm #VigilanteJustice #DesertRevenge #OldSchoolAction #FrontierJustice #Grindhouse