Black Girl
“She's got to cut it... or cut out.”
Synopsis
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ossie Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- J.E. Franklin
- Original Score
- Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin
- Original Title
- Black Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Marconlee
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ossie Davis
J.E. Franklin
Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin
Glenwood J. Swanson
Graham Lee Mahin
Robert H. Greenberg, Lee Savin
Department Leadership Roster
Ossie Davis
Director
Graham Lee Mahin
Editor
Lee Savin
Producer
W. Eben Smith
Production Design
Ed Bogas
Original Music Composer
Ray Shanklin
Original Music Composer
Glenwood J. Swanson
Director of Photography
J.E. Franklin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Girl about?
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Who directed Black Girl?
Black Girl was directed by Ossie Davis.
Who stars in Black Girl?
The principal cast of Black Girl includes Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters, Rhetta Greene, Louise Stubbs.
When was Black Girl released and how long is it?
Black Girl was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Girl was composed by Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin.