Black Girl(1972)
She's got to cut it... or cut out.
Black Girl Synopsis
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Black Girl (1972) is a drama film directed by Ossie Davis, released on November 9, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters and Rhetta Greene. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ossie Davis
- Writers:
- J.E. Franklin
- Producers:
- Lee Savin
- Cinematographer:
- Glenwood J. Swanson
- Composer:
- Ed Bogas
- Production:
- Marconlee
- Status:
- Released
Black Girl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Uggams
as Netta
Claudia McNeil
as Mu' Dear
Brock Peters
as Earl
- Rhetta Greene
Rhetta Greene
as Ruth Ann (as Loretta Greene)
- Louise Stubbs
Louise Stubbs
as Mama Rose
- Peggy Pettit
Peggy Pettit
as Billie Jean
- Gloria Edwards
Gloria Edwards
as Norma
- Kent Martin
Kent Martin
as Herbert
Ruby Dee
as Netta's mother
Gertrude Jeannette
as Sister Jenkins
- Carl Byrd
Carl Byrd
Damu King
Key crew
Directed by Ossie Davis, written by J.E. Franklin, produced by Lee Savin.
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Black Girl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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Black Girl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Girl online?
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Black Girl (1972) is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Girl?
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The main cast of Black Girl (1972) includes Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters, Rhetta Greene and Louise Stubbs. The film was directed by Ossie Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Girl released?
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Black Girl was released on November 9, 1972 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Black Girl worth watching?
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Black Girl (1972) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.