Johnny Williams — The River Niger Character Profile

About Johnny Williams

A house painter and amateur poet living in Watts who struggles to support his family. His home becomes the site of a violent police standoff and shootout after his son's actions escalate local gang tensions.

Johnny Williams — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

James Earl Jones

Appears in

The River Niger (1976)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Johnny Williams — Professional Physician — Dr. Dudley Stanton (Louis Gossett Jr.)

  Acts as the family's trusted medical provider.

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