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Black Mama White Mama

  • 1973
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4.2K
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Pam Grier and Margaret Markov in Black Mama White Mama (1973)
A black prostitute and a white revolutionary must form an uneasy alliance when they are busted out of prison and are pursued by guerrillas, bounty hunters and the army.
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A Black prostitute and a white revolutionary must form an uneasy alliance when they are busted out of prison, then pursued by guerrillas, bounty hunters and the Army.A Black prostitute and a white revolutionary must form an uneasy alliance when they are busted out of prison, then pursued by guerrillas, bounty hunters and the Army.A Black prostitute and a white revolutionary must form an uneasy alliance when they are busted out of prison, then pursued by guerrillas, bounty hunters and the Army.

  • Director
    • Eddie Romero
  • Writers
    • H.R. Christian
    • Joe Viola
    • Jonathan Demme
  • Stars
    • Pam Grier
    • Margaret Markov
    • Sid Haig
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eddie Romero
    • Writers
      • H.R. Christian
      • Joe Viola
      • Jonathan Demme
    • Stars
      • Pam Grier
      • Margaret Markov
      • Sid Haig
    • 58User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Photos70

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    Top Cast20

    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Lee Daniels
    Margaret Markov
    Margaret Markov
    • Karen Brent
    Sid Haig
    Sid Haig
    • Ruben
    Lynn Borden
    Lynn Borden
    • Matron Densmore
    Zaldy Zshornack
    Zaldy Zshornack
    • Ernesto
    • (as Zaldy Zschornack)
    Laurie Burton
    • Warden Logan
    Eddie Garcia
    Eddie Garcia
    • Capt. Cruz
    Alona Alegre
    • Juana
    Dindo Fernando
    • Rocco
    • (as Dondo Fernanco)
    Vic Diaz
    Vic Diaz
    • Vic Cheng
    Wendy Green
    Wendy Green
    • Ronda
    Lotis Key
    Lotis Key
    • Jeanette
    • (as Lotis M. Key)
    Alfonso Carvajal
    • Galindo
    Bruno Punzalan
    • Truck Driver
    • (as Bruno Punzalah)
    Subas Herrero
    Subas Herrero
    • Luis
    • (as Ricardo Herrero)
    Jesus 'Og' Ramos
    Jesus 'Og' Ramos
    • Alfredo
    • (as Jess Ramos)
    Carpi Asturias
    • Lupe
    Andres Centenera
    Andres Centenera
    • Leonardo
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Eddie Romero
    • Writers
      • H.R. Christian
      • Joe Viola
      • Jonathan Demme
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews58

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    • Trivia
      Pam Grier told The Rolling Stone she chose to be nude in many of her early films because she wanted to push the limits of how Black women were perceived in the acting world. She said, "I call it the 'Brown Nipple Revolution.' We weren't the epitome of sexual attraction for the male audience, in movies, magazines, anything. We were told our brown nipples weren't attractive. I was trying to break that line of what was acceptable in society."
    • Goofs
      The short yellow dresses worn by the leading actresses become dirty due to fights, explosions, climate; but they magically become clean again in immediately following scenes.
    • Quotes
      • Warden Logan: Keep it up and you could go blind.
      • Matron Densmore: Piss off!
    • Alternate versions
      The film was heavily cut for its original UK theatrical release (as "Hot, Hard and Mean"). Video releases used the original "Black Mama, White Mama" title and were cut by 53 secs with edits to the rape of Brent and the torture scene. These cuts were fully waived for the 2003 MGM DVD.
    • Connections
      Featured in Commander USA's Groovie Movies: Commander USA's Groovie Movies: Savage Sisters/Women In Chains/The Contraption (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Black Mama White Mama (Main Title) - Bus Ride
      Written and Produced by Harry Betts
      Performed by Harry Betts And His Orchestra

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 19, 1973 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Philippines
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Women in Chains
    • Filming locations
      • Baras, Rizal, Philippines
    • Production companies
      • Four Associates
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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