Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song(1971)
YOU BLED MY MOMMA. YOU BLED MY POPPA. BUT YOU WONT BLEED ME.
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Synopsis
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Melvin Van Peebles, released on March 31, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Mario Van Peebles and John Dullaghan. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Writers:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Producers:
- Jerry Gross, Melvin Van Peebles
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Maxwell
- Composer:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Production:
- Cinemation Industries, Yeah
- Budget:
- $150,000
- Revenue:
- $15,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) Trailer
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Videos & Clips
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Official Theatrical Trailer - AGFA
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SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG Trailer [1971]
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Mark Kermode reviews Sweet Sweetback’s Baadassss Song (1971) | BFI Player
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Mario Van Peebles on Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song and Melvin Van Peebles's Legacy | NYFF59
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Bill Duke on SWEET SWEETBACK'S BADASSSSS SONG
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melvin Van Peebles
as Sweetback
Simon Chuckster
as Beetle
Mario Van Peebles
as Young Sweetback
John Dullaghan
as Commissioner
John Amos
as Biker
Lavelle Roby
Rhetta Hughes
as Old Girlfriend
Norman Fields
- Joe Tornatore
Joe Tornatore
- Mikel Angel
Mikel Angel
William Kirschner
Vincent Barbi
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Van Peebles, written by Melvin Van Peebles, produced by Jerry Gross and Melvin Van Peebles.
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 123 ratings.
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song online?
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
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The main cast of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) includes Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Mario Van Peebles, John Dullaghan and John Amos. The film was directed by Melvin Van Peebles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song released?
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was released on March 31, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song worth watching?
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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