Mandingo
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Synopsis
Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit the plantation. Hammond settles on his own cousin, Blanche, but purchases a sex slave when he returns from the honeymoon. He also buys his father a new Mandingo slave named Mede to breed and train as a prize-fighter.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mandingo trailer (1975) - TV spot scanned in 4K
Type: Teaser • Published 2025-03-24
Top Cast
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Perry King
Hammond Maxwell
James Mason
Warren Maxwell
Susan George
Blanche Woodford Maxwell
Ken Norton
Mede (Ganymede)
Richard Ward
Agamemnon
Brenda Sykes
Ellen
Lillian Hayman
Lucrezia Borgia
Roy Poole
Doc Redfield
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Cicero
Paul Benedict
Brownlee
Ben Masters
Charles Woodford
Ray Spruell
Wallace
Louis Turenne
De Veve
Duane Allen
Topaz
Earl Maynard
Babouin
Beatrice Winde
Lucy
Debbi Morgan
Dite
Irene Tedrow
Mrs. Redfield
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
July 25, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Wexler
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Mandingo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Norman Wexler, Jack Kirkland, Kyle Onstott
Maurice Jarre
Richard H. Kline
Frank Bracht
Dino De Laurentiis, Ralph B. Serpe
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Jack Kirkland
Writer
Norman Wexler
Screenplay
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Alan Oliney
Stunt Coordinator
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Boris Leven
Production Design
Frank Bracht
Editor
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandingo
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What is Mandingo about?
Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit the plantation. Hammond settles on his own cousin, Blanche, but purchases a sex slave when he returns from the honeymoon. He also buys his father a new Mandingo slave named Mede to breed and train as a prize-fighter.
Who directed Mandingo?
Mandingo was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Mandingo?
The principal cast of Mandingo includes Perry King, James Mason, Susan George, Ken Norton, Richard Ward.
When was Mandingo released and how long is it?
Mandingo was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Mandingo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mandingo was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Mandingo based on a book or true story?
Mandingo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kyle Onstott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mandingo?
Mandingo holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).