Black Snake Moan
“Everything is hotter down south.”
Synopsis
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
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Black Snake Moan - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-15
Top Cast
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Christina Ricci
Rae
Samuel L. Jackson
Lazarus
Justin Timberlake
Ronnie Morgan
S. Epatha Merkerson
Angela
John Cothran
Reverend R. L.
David Banner
Tehronne
Michael Raymond-James
Gill
Adriane Lenox
Rose Woods
Kim Richards
Sandy
Neimus K. Williams
Lincoln
Leonard L. Thomas
Deke Woods
Ruby Wilson
Mayella
Claude Phillips
Bojo
Amy Lavere
Jesse
Clare Grant
Kell
Jeff Pope
Batson
Charles 'Skip' Pitts
Charlie
Willie Hall
Pinetop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Butt-Numb-A-Thon
Festival / Special Debut
March 2, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.73x
-$4.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Brewer
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Brewer
- Original Score
- Scott Bomar
- Original Title
- Black Snake Moan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Vantage, New Deal Productions, Southern Cross the Dog Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Brewer
Craig Brewer
Scott Bomar
Amy Vincent
Billy Fox
Stephanie Allain, John Singleton, Ron Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Stephanie Allain
Producer
Scott Bomar
Original Music Composer
Craig Brewer
Director
John Singleton
Producer
Billy Fox
Editor
Amy Vincent
Director of Photography
Paul A. Simmons Jr.
Costume Design
Keith Brian Burns
Production Design
Kiante Elam
Stunt Coordinator
Steve M. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Craig Brewer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Snake Moan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Snake Moan about?
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
Who directed Black Snake Moan?
Black Snake Moan was directed by Craig Brewer.
Who stars in Black Snake Moan?
The principal cast of Black Snake Moan includes Christina Ricci, Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Timberlake, S. Epatha Merkerson, John Cothran.
When was Black Snake Moan released and how long is it?
Black Snake Moan was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Snake Moan?
Black Snake Moan had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $10.9M at the worldwide box office (0.73 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Black Snake Moan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Snake Moan was composed by Scott Bomar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Snake Moan?
Black Snake Moan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).