The curse that begins with a kiss.
A black doctor ex-convict returns to the all-white town he knows as home and discovers a deadly disease threatening the citizens. He must fight prejudice and time if he is to save the town.
Stigma (1972) is a drama film directed by David E. Durston, released on August 18, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson and Peter H. Clune. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
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Philip Michael Thomas
as Dr. Calvin Crosse
Harlan Cary Poe
as Bill Waco
Josie Johnson
as D.D. Whitehead
Peter H. Clune
as Sheriff Whitehead
William Magerman
as Jeremy
Connie Van Ess
as Tassie
"Cousin Brucie" Morrow
as "Cousin" Bruce Morrow
Raina Barrett
Kevin Andre
Rhonda Fultz
Kathleen Joyce
Jean Parker
Directed by David E. Durston, written by David E. Durston, produced by Charles B. Moss Jr..
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 8 ratings.
**_The kiss of death on a Massachusetts Island_** A young black doctor (Philip Michael Thomas), who made the mistake of performing an abortion that went wrong, travels to an isolated coastal community for a gig with a mentor whereupon he faces unforeseen challenges, including prejudice and a mysterious outbreak. “Stigma” (1972) is a drama with some seedy aspects despite taking place in a traditional white bread…
Reviewed on November 24, 2023
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Stigma (1972) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Stigma (1972) includes Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson, Peter H. Clune and William Magerman. The film was directed by David E. Durston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Stigma was released on August 18, 1972 and runs for 1h 33m.
Stigma (1972) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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