Sixteen
“"Mercedes McCambridge is Ma Irtley. Threatened with salvation... Her daughter ravaged... Her son seduced... That's what $8,000 got the Irtleys!"”
Synopsis
Hickspoiltation film from the early 1970s ostensibly starring Oscar nominee Mercedes McCambridge, but really more a film looking for an excuse to show off Simone Griffeth's beauty. She plays a daughter of a swamp family. The whole family goes to a carnival where she is seduced by an older male performer, while her teen brother is seduced by an older female performer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Dobkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Brown Taylor
- Original Score
- Jack K. Tillar, Don Wilkins
- Original Title
- Sixteen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Futurama International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Dobkin
Curtis Brown Taylor, Jim Lowe
Jack K. Tillar, Don Wilkins
Vilis Lapenieks
Edward Mann
Curtis Brown Taylor, Harvey Bernhard
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Dobkin
Director
Curtis Brown Taylor
Screenplay
Edward Mann
Editor
Curtis Brown Taylor
Producer
Harvey Bernhard
Producer
Jack K. Tillar
Original Music Composer
Don Wilkins
Original Music Composer
Vilis Lapenieks
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sixteen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sixteen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sixteen about?
Hickspoiltation film from the early 1970s ostensibly starring Oscar nominee Mercedes McCambridge, but really more a film looking for an excuse to show off Simone Griffeth's beauty. She plays a daughter of a swamp family. The whole family goes to a carnival where she is seduced by an older male performer, while her teen brother is seduced by an older female performer.
Who directed Sixteen?
Sixteen was directed by Lawrence Dobkin.
Who stars in Sixteen?
The principal cast of Sixteen includes Mercedes McCambridge, Ford Rainey, Simone Griffeth, John Lozier, Buddy Foster.
When was Sixteen released and how long is it?
Sixteen was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Sixteen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sixteen was composed by Jack K. Tillar, Don Wilkins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sixteen?
Sixteen holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).