Crazy Mama(1975)
In 1957 Cheryl Drove Her Mom's Chevy on a Heavy Date: Got Knocked Up, Knocked Over a Bank, Smashed Four Police Cars, and Kidnapped Her Stepfather. It Was a Crazy Year!
Crazy Mama Synopsis
Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.
Crazy Mama (1975) is a crime, action and comedy film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on June 1, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern and Jim Backus. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers:
- Frances Doel, Robert Thom
- Producers:
- Julie Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Logan
- Composer:
- Snotty Scotty and The Hankies
- Production:
- New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Crazy Mama (1975) Trailer
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Crazy Mama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cloris Leachman
as Melba
Stuart Whitman
as Jim Bob
Ann Sothern
as Sheba
Jim Backus
as Mr. Albertson
Don Most
as Shawn
Linda Purl
as Cheryl
Bryan Englund
as Snake
Merie Earle
as Bertha
Sally Kirkland
as Ella Mae
Clint Kimbrough
as Daniel
Dick Miller
as Wilbur Janeway
Carmen Argenziano
as Supermarket Manager
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Frances Doel and Robert Thom, produced by Julie Corman.
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Crazy Mama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 25 ratings.
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Crazy Mama – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crazy Mama online?
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Crazy Mama (1975) 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.
Who stars in Crazy Mama?
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The main cast of Crazy Mama (1975) includes Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern, Jim Backus and Don Most. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crazy Mama released?
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Crazy Mama was released on June 1, 1975 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Crazy Mama worth watching?
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Crazy Mama (1975) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Crazy Mama?
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