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Black Snake Moan

  • 20062006
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  • 1h 56m
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Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci in Black Snake Moan (2006)
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A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it.A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it.A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it.
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    • Craig Brewer
    • Craig Brewer
  • Stars
    • Christina Ricci
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Justin Timberlake
    • Craig Brewer
    • Craig Brewer
  • Stars
    • Christina Ricci
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Justin Timberlake
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 235User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
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    Samuel L. Jackson and John Cothran in Black Snake Moan (2006)
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    Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci
    • Rae
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Lazarus
    Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake
    • Ronnie
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    • Angela
    John Cothran
    John Cothran
    • Reverend R.L.
    David Banner
    David Banner
    • Tehronne
    Michael Raymond-James
    Michael Raymond-James
    • Gill
    Adriane Lenox
    Adriane Lenox
    • Rose Woods
    Kim Richards
    Kim Richards
    • Sandy
    Neimus K. Williams
    • Lincoln
    Leonard L. Thomas
    Leonard L. Thomas
    • Deke Woods
    Ruby Wilson
    • Mayella
    Claude Phillips
    • Bojo
    Amy Lavere
    • Jesse
    Clare Grant
    Clare Grant
    • Kell
    Jeff Pope
    Jeff Pope
    • Batson
    Charles 'Skip' Pitts
    Charles 'Skip' Pitts
    • Charlie
    • (as Skip Pitts)
    Willie Hall
    • Pinetop
      • Craig Brewer
      • Craig Brewer
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    • Trivia
      Christina Ricci wore a forty-pound chain during filming. Writer and director Craig Brewer brought various different chains on the set and told Ricci to choose the one that suited her best.
    • Goofs
      Despite Rae running around in the dirt for much of the film in bare feet, her feet stay remarkably clean.
    • Quotes

      Local Mechanic: It's already noon, Rae. Do you think those shorts should still be on?

      Rae: Well, if they weren't, you could kiss my rebel cooch, you faggot!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Music & Lyrics/Bridge to Terabithia/Breach/Black Snake Moan/The Lives of Others (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      When The Lights Go Out
      Written by Dan Auerbach (as Daniel Auerbach) & Patrick J. Carney (as Patrick Carney)

      Performed by The Black Keys

      Courtesy of Fat Possum Records

    User reviews235

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    9/10
    surprising movie with a good message
    Working at a movie theater as a projectionist, I have the opportunity to watch basically every movie that comes out. When I first saw the trailer for 'Black Snake Moan' I laughed and thought, "Great. Another 'Snakes on a Plane' Samuel L Jackson movie". But of course, I wanted to see it for the laugh factor. Many people have judged this movie too quickly based on the innuendo in the title, the images on promotional ads and on the fact that Justin Timberlake is in the film. Personally I loved every second of this movie. It tells the story of an older man and young woman who are both going through rough times and are able to reach out to one another. The story is truly touching and sends out a great message about life and how we live. Of course, I do not recommend it for young audiences due to some graphic material, but if you are looking for a great story and genuine acting from Sam Jackson, Christina Ricci and,yes, even Justin Timberlake, I encourage you to see 'Black Snake Moan'.
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    • Did Jackson actually play the guitar and was that his voice during the songs that Lazarus did?

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 2007 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Classics
      • New Deal Productions
      • Southern Cross the Dog Productions
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS

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