White Mama
“A proud widow. A frightened homeless kid. Nobody cared about them until they cared enough to fight for each other.”
Synopsis
A poor, elderly white woman living in a tenement in a black ghetto is befriended by a neighborhood boy, and the two of them form a mutually beneficial relationship: he provides her companionship and protection, and she becomes the mother he never had.
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White Mama (1980) Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Estelle Malone
Ernest Harden Jr.
B.T. Williamson
Eileen Heckart
Three Bag Lady
Virginia Capers
Gorilla Sydney
Anne Ramsey
Heavy Charm
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. McIntyre
Tony Burton
Black Fighter
Peg Shirley
Judge Alice Quentin
Ernie Hudson
Counsellor
Dan Mason
Father Gannon
Vincent Schiavelli
Medic
Cheryl Harvey
Probation Woman
Jesse D. Goins
Intern
John Hancock
Tall Black Man
Lanyard A. Williams
Young Man
Eddie Quillan
Old White Man
Tracy Fine
Candy Striper
Maggie Gwinn
Waitress
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jackie Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert C.S. Downs
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- White Mama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jackie Cooper
Robert C.S. Downs
Peter Matz
William B. Jurgensen
Jerry Dronsky
Jean Moore Edwards, Thomas W. Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Cooper
Director
Robert C.S. Downs
Writer
Jean Moore Edwards
Producer
William B. Jurgensen
Director of Photography
Jerry Dronsky
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Mama
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What is White Mama about?
A poor, elderly white woman living in a tenement in a black ghetto is befriended by a neighborhood boy, and the two of them form a mutually beneficial relationship: he provides her companionship and protection, and she becomes the mother he never had.
Who directed White Mama?
White Mama was directed by Jackie Cooper.
Who stars in White Mama?
The principal cast of White Mama includes Bette Davis, Ernest Harden Jr., Eileen Heckart, Virginia Capers, Anne Ramsey.
When was White Mama released and how long is it?
White Mama was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for White Mama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Mama was composed by Peter Matz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Mama?
White Mama holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).