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Panther (I) (1995)

R  123 min  -  Drama   -  3 May 1995 (USA)
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A dramatized account of the story of The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense.

Writers:

Melvin Van Peebles (novel), Melvin Van Peebles (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kadeem Hardison ...
Judge
Bokeem Woodbine ...
Tyrone
Joe Don Baker ...
Brimmer
Courtney B. Vance ...
Tyrin Turner Tyrin Turner ...
Cy
Marcus Chong ...
Anthony Griffith ...
Eldridge Cleaver
Bobby Brown ...
Rose
Angela Bassett ...
Nefertiti ...
Alma
James Russo ...
Jenifer Lewis ...
Rita
Chris Rock ...
Yuck Mouth
Roger Guenveur Smith ...
Pruitt
Michael Wincott ...
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Storyline

Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points. Written by Qawi Robinson  

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Taglines:

From the director of "New Jack City" and "Posse" See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A fekete párduc See more »

Filming Locations:

Berkeley, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$6,834,525 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Germany:  | UK:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Angela Bassett also played Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: When Detective Brimmer is chasing Judge, he makes a radio call saying the he is running east on Market Street, in Oakland, CA. Market Street in Oakland, runs South to North. There is no way to run East on Market Street. See more »

Quotes

Cy: [to White Girls looking for drugs] Every Black man you lay eyes on ain't a dope dealer
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Connections

References Malcolm X (1992) See more »

Soundtracks

"Black People"
Performed by George Clinton See more »