Emma Mae(1976)
She’s just off the bus from the deep South… and learning fast how to out-smart and out-tough the city just to stay alive… she’s EMMA MAE!
Emma Mae Synopsis
A naive young woman moves from the South to stay with her aunt and uncle in Compton. As an outsider, she struggles at first to find her footing, but soon falls into the middle of a community of rebellious youth. She soon becomes more and more aware of the social injustices of the big city.
Emma Mae (1976) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jamaa Fanaka, released on November 12, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jerri Hayes, Ernest Williams II, Charles D. Brooks III and Leopoldo Mandeville. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Writers:
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Producers:
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen L. Posey
- Composer:
- H.B. Barnum
- Production:
- Bob-Bea Productions
- Status:
- Released
Emma Mae (1976) Trailer
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Emma Mae Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jerri Hayes
as Emma Mae
- Ernest Williams II
Ernest Williams II
as Jesse Amos
- Charles D. Brooks III
Charles D. Brooks III
as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Johnson
- Leopoldo Mandeville
Leopoldo Mandeville
as Chay
- Malik Carter
Malik Carter
as 'Big Daddy' Johnson
- Eddie Allen
Eddie Allen
as James
- Gammy Burdett
Gammy Burdett
as Daisy Stansell
- Teri Taylor
Teri Taylor
as Dara Stansell
- Synthia Saint James
Synthia Saint James
as Ulika Stansell
- Robert Slaughter
Robert Slaughter
as Devo
- Eddy C. Dyer
Eddy C. Dyer
as Huari Stansell
- Laetitia Burdett
Laetitia Burdett
as Melik Stansell
Key crew
Directed by Jamaa Fanaka, written by Jamaa Fanaka, produced by Jamaa Fanaka.
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Emma Mae Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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Emma Mae – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Emma Mae online?
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Who stars in Emma Mae?
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The main cast of Emma Mae (1976) includes Jerri Hayes, Ernest Williams II, Charles D. Brooks III, Leopoldo Mandeville and Malik Carter. The film was directed by Jamaa Fanaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Emma Mae released?
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Emma Mae was released on November 12, 1976 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Emma Mae worth watching?
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Emma Mae (1976) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Emma Mae?
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