Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)

Movie"The Film that THE MAN doesn't want you to see!"
Audience Score
52
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NC-17 1 hr 37 minMar 31st, 1971Crime, Thriller, Action, Drama
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
StarringSimon ChucksterMelvin Van PeeblesHubert Scales
DirectorMelvin Van Peebles

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Showtimes on November 23rd, 2024

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 31st, 1971 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 14th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$150,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$15,200,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Yeah
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Movie Tags:
los angeles, california1970smexicoracism1940shomophobiapolice brutalityon the runbrothelblaxploitation cinema