Black Mama, White Mama
“Chicks in Chains - where they come from this is... Fun!”
Synopsis
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.
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Black Mama White Mama (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-13
Top Cast
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Pam Grier
Lee Daniels
Margaret Markov
Karen Brent
Sid Haig
Ruben
Lynn Borden
Matron Densmore
Zaldy Zshornack
Ernesto
Laurie Burton
Warden Logan
Eddie Garcia
Capt. Cruz
Alona Alegre
Juana
Dindo Fernando
Rocco
Vic Diaz
Vic Cheng
Wendy Green
Ronda
Lotis Key
Jeanette
Alfonso Carvajal
Galindo
Bruno Punzalan
Truck Driver
Subas Herrero
Luis
Jess Ramos
Alfredo
Carpi Asturias
Lupe
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$800K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eddie Romero
- Screenplay & Story
- H.R. Christian
- Original Score
- Harry Betts
- Original Title
- Black Mama, White Mama
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Four Associates Ltd, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eddie Romero
H.R. Christian, Joe Viola, Jonathan Demme
Harry Betts
Justo Paulino
John Ashley, David J. Cohen, Eddie Romero
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Romero
Director
H.R. Christian
Screenplay
Robert Formoso
Production Design
John Ashley
Producer
Eddie Romero
Producer
Justo Paulino
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Mama, White Mama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Mama, White Mama about?
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.
Who directed Black Mama, White Mama?
Black Mama, White Mama was directed by Eddie Romero.
Who stars in Black Mama, White Mama?
The principal cast of Black Mama, White Mama includes Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, Sid Haig, Lynn Borden, Zaldy Zshornack.
When was Black Mama, White Mama released and how long is it?
Black Mama, White Mama was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Mama, White Mama?
Black Mama, White Mama had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Black Mama, White Mama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Mama, White Mama was composed by Harry Betts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Mama, White Mama?
Black Mama, White Mama holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).