Content & Trigger Warnings for Black Caesar (1973)
7 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Black Caesar (1973) contains 7 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Gore / graphic violence, Gun violence, Police brutality, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Child abuse / harm to children (severity 4/5), Gun violence (severity 4/5), Police brutality (severity 4/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | As a blaxploitation film, racial tensions and discrimination are thematic elements. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Alcohol consumption depicted in crime syndicate social settings. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 4/5 | Depicted | Tommy as a child is brutally beaten by a corrupt police officer. |
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | A severed ear is shown in a plate of spaghetti as an intimidation tactic. |
| Gun violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Heavy gun violence throughout as Tommy Gibbs rises through the mafia ranks. |
| Police brutality | 4/5 | Depicted | Young Tommy is brutally assaulted by a police officer named McKinney. |
| Sexual assault / rape | 4/5 | Depicted | Tommy rapes his girlfriend in a scene depicting his violent character. |
Identity & Discrimination
As a blaxploitation film, racial tensions and discrimination are thematic elements.
Substance Use
Alcohol consumption depicted in crime syndicate social settings.
Violence & Physical Harm
Tommy as a child is brutally beaten by a corrupt police officer.
A severed ear is shown in a plate of spaghetti as an intimidation tactic.
Tommy rapes his girlfriend in a scene depicting his violent character.





