Black Mama White Mama

19731973
RR
1h 27m

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 and are 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 and are 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 and are pursued by guerrillas, bounty hunters and the army.

Director
- Eddie Romero
Writers
- H.R. Christian(screenplay)
- Joe Viola(story)
- Jonathan Demme(story)
Stars

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Pam Grier and Margaret Markov in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Pam Grier in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Pam Grier and Margaret Markov in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Lynn Borden in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Pam Grier, Andres Centenera, and Margaret Markov in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Lynn Borden in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Pam Grier and Laurie Burton in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Pam Grier and Margaret Markov in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Margaret Markov in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Pam Grier, Laurie Burton, and Margaret Markov in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Zaldy Zshornack in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Zaldy Zshornack in Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Lee Danielsas Lee Daniels

Margaret Markov

Karen Brentas Karen Brent

Rubenas Ruben

Matron Densmoreas Matron Densmore

Zaldy Zshornack

Ernestoas Ernesto
(as Zaldy Zschornack)

Warden Loganas Warden Logan

Capt. Cruzas Capt. Cruz

Juanaas Juana

Roccoas Rocco
(as Dondo Fernanco)

Vic Chengas Vic Cheng

Rondaas Ronda

Jeanetteas Jeanette
(as Lotis M. Key)

Alfonso Carvajal

Galindoas Galindo

Truck Driveras Truck Driver
(as Bruno Punzalah)

Luisas Luis
(as Ricardo Herrero)

Alfredoas Alfredo

Lupeas Lupe

Andres Centenera

Leonardoas Leonardo
(uncredited)

Director
- Eddie Romero
Writers
- H.R. Christian(screenplay)
- Joe Viola(story)
- Jonathan Demme(story)
All cast & crew
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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. —Jonathan Ruskin <JonRuskin@aol.com>

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Taglines
- Chicks in Chains - where they come from this is... Fun!
Genres
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

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.

Goofs
In the last shot before the end credits start to roll, one of the dead men lying on the ground opens his hand.

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
Edited into Afro Promo (1997)

Soundtracks
Black Mama White Mama (Main Title) - Bus Ride
Written and Produced by Harry Betts
Performed by Harry Betts And His Orchestra

Top review

6/10

Poor Pam Grier flick, average "Women in Prison/Escape" Flick

I am much more of a Pam Grier fan than a "Women in Prison" fan. While this movie offers plenty of sadism, nudity, and all the other fine features a "WiP" flick offers, its low on the Pam Grier bad attitude butt kicking. The whole "Phillipino Revolutionaries" plot is poorly done, and ridiculous. The ending is weak; the action dull. Basically this hybrid doesn't give enough of any of the genres it dabbles in. Don't watch it.

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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
- American International Pictures (AIP)
- Four Associates
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Budget
- $200,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
1 hour 27 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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