Black Mama White Mama (1973)
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- R
- 1h 27min
- Crime, Drama
- 19 Jan 1973 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Cast verified as complete
| Pam Grier | ... |
Lee Daniels
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| Margaret Markov | ... |
Karen Brent
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| Sid Haig | ... |
Ruben
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| Lynn Borden | ... |
Matron Densmore
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| Zaldy Zshornack | ... |
Ernesto
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Laurie Burton | ... |
Warden Logan
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| Eddie Garcia | ... |
Capt. Cruz
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Alona Alegre | ... |
Juana
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Dindo Fernando | ... |
Rocco
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| Vic Diaz | ... |
Vic Cheng
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| Wendy Green | ... |
Ronda
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Lotis Key | ... |
Jeanette
(as Lotis M. Key)
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Alfonso Carvajal | ... |
Galindo
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Bruno Punzalan | ... |
Truck Driver
(as Bruno Punzalah)
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| Subas Herrero | ... |
Luis
(as Ricardo Herrero)
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Jess Ramos | ... |
Alfredo
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Carpi Asturias | ... |
Lupe
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| Andres Centenera | ... |
Leonardo (uncredited)
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| Bomber Moran | ... |
Vic Cheng's Goon (uncredited)
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Jose E. Romero IV | ... |
Revolutionary with Glasses (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Eddie Romero | ||
Written by
| H.R. Christian | ... | (screenplay) |
| Joe Viola | ... | (story) (as Joseph Viola) and |
| Jonathan Demme | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| John Ashley | ... | producer |
| David J. Cohen | ... | executive producer |
| Eddie Romero | ... | producer |
Music by
| Harry Betts | ||
Cinematography by
| Justo Paulino | ... | director of cinematography |
Editorial Department
| Isagani Pastor | ... | associate film editor (as Asagani V. Pastor) |
Production Design by
| Robert Formoso | ... | (as Roberto Formoso) |
Makeup Department
| Tony Artieda | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mario David | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Maria Saret | ... | assistant director (as Maria Abelardo) |
Art Department
| David Delina | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Gabby Castellano | ... | sound mixer (as Gabriel Castellano) |
| Ronald Stein | ... | sound effects editor |
Special Effects by
| Teofilo Hilario | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Johnny Araojo | ... | camera operator: second unit (as John Araujo) |
Music Department
| Harry Betts | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ethel W. Fernandez | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Dennis Juban | ... | military ordinance (as Dennis V. Juban) |
| Jose E. Romero IV | ... | production assistant |
| David Sheldon | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1973) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Irfan Film (1973) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- New Realm Entertainments (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmways Australasian Distributors (1974) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Woman in Chains')
- Heritage Italiana (1974) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sonoro Filme (1974) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- R.C.V. 2001 (1985) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Media Entertainment (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Superfly Viideo (1998) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Arrow Films (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Arrow Films (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Arrow Video (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Arrow Video (2016) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- OFDb Filmworks (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Mon Inter Comerz (2017) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Modern Film Effects (titles and opticals)
- Movielab (color)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can't seem to get along, they are chained together and extradited for safekeeping. The women, still chained together, stumble, stab, and cat-fight their way across the wilderness, igniting a bloody shootout between gangsters and a group of revolutionaries.
Written by Jonathan Ruskin |
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| Taglines | Chicks in Chains - where they come from this is... Fun! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The VW Country Buggies in the film were manufactured by Volkswagen of Australia from 1967 to 1968, and other versions were made in the Philippines by Sakbayan until 1980. Fewer than 2,000 were made, and they are sought-after by classic vehicle collectors. See more » |
| Goofs | In the last shot before the end credits start to roll, one of the dead men lying on the ground opens his hand. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Commander USA's Groovie Movies: Savage Sisters/Women In Chains/The Contraption (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Black Mama White Mama (Main Title) - Bus Ride See more » |
| Quotes |
Warden Logan:
Keep it up and you could go blind. Matron Densmore: Piss off! See more » |