Black Shampoo
“He's bad…he's mean…he's a lovin' machine!”
Synopsis
A promiscuous Black hairstylist has sex with his white female clientele, but when he begins a relationship with his Black secretary, her white mobster ex-boyfriend resorts to violent measures to get her back.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Daniels
Mr. Jonathan
Tanya Boyd
Brenda St. John
Joseph Carlo
Mr. Wilson
Skip E. Lowe
Artie
Gary Allen
Richard
William Bonner
Maddox
Bruce Kerley
Jackson
Sheldon Lee
Chauffeur
Anne Gaybis
Mrs. Phillips
Heather Leigh
Mrs. Simpson
Fred D. Scott
Freddie
Marl Pero
Peg
Kelly Beau
Meg
Ruby Williams
Ruby
Helene Farber
Manicurist
Greydon Clark
Wilson's Man on Phone (voice)
Michael Donovan O'Donnell
Chicken Chaser at Barbecue
Jacqulin Cole
New Receptionist (as Edith Wheeler)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greydon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin L. Fast, Greydon Clark
- Original Score
- Gerald Lee
- Original Title
- Black Shampoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- World Amusement Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greydon Clark
Alvin L. Fast, Greydon Clark
Gerald Lee
Dean Cundey, Michael Mileham
Earl Watson
Alvin L. Fast
Department Leadership Roster
Alvin L. Fast
Screenplay
Greydon Clark
Director
Earl Watson
Editor
Greydon Clark
Screenplay
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Michael Mileham
Director of Photography
Alvin L. Fast
Producer
Gerald Lee
Original Music Composer
Greydon Clark
Writer
Alvin L. Fast
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Shampoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Shampoo about?
A promiscuous Black hairstylist has sex with his white female clientele, but when he begins a relationship with his Black secretary, her white mobster ex-boyfriend resorts to violent measures to get her back.
Who directed Black Shampoo?
Black Shampoo was directed by Greydon Clark.
Who stars in Black Shampoo?
The principal cast of Black Shampoo includes John Daniels, Tanya Boyd, Joseph Carlo, Skip E. Lowe, Gary Allen.
When was Black Shampoo released and how long is it?
Black Shampoo was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Shampoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Shampoo was composed by Gerald Lee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Shampoo?
Black Shampoo holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).