Sixteen(1972)
"Mercedes McCambridge is Ma Irtley. Threatened with salvation... Her daughter ravaged... Her son seduced... That's what $8,000 got the Irtleys!"
Sixteen 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.
Sixteen (1972) is a drama film directed by Lawrence Dobkin, released on June 3, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Mercedes McCambridge, Ford Rainey, Simone Griffeth and John Lozier. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Lawrence Dobkin
- Writers:
- Curtis Brown Taylor, Jim Lowe
- Producers:
- Curtis Brown Taylor, Harvey Bernhard
- Cinematographer:
- Vilis Lapenieks
- Composer:
- Jack K. Tillar
- Production:
- Futurama International
- Status:
- Released
Sixteen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mercedes McCambridge
as Mother
Ford Rainey
as Father
Simone Griffeth
as Naomi
- John Lozier
John Lozier
as Bruvver
- Buddy Foster
Buddy Foster
as J.C.
Beverly Powers
as Carmelita
- Peter Greene
Peter Greene
as Jake
Parley Baer
as Reverend
Maidie Norman
as Aunt Ada
- Mitchell Edmonds
Mitchell Edmonds
as County Road Representative
Key crew
Directed by Lawrence Dobkin, written by Curtis Brown Taylor and Jim Lowe, produced by Curtis Brown Taylor and Harvey Bernhard.
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Sixteen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Sixteen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sixteen online?
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Sixteen (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sixteen?
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The main cast of Sixteen (1972) includes Mercedes McCambridge, Ford Rainey, Simone Griffeth, John Lozier and Buddy Foster. The film was directed by Lawrence Dobkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sixteen released?
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Sixteen was released on June 3, 1972 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Sixteen worth watching?
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Sixteen (1972) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.