Black Mama, White Mama movie poster

Black Mama, White Mama

"Chicks in Chains - where they come from this is... Fun!"

January 19, 1973 1h 27m 5.3/10 (96 votes)

Originally released in 1973. Black Mama, White Mama is a action/crime film. directed by Eddie Romero. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, and Sid Haig

Synopsis

When two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can't seem to get along, they are chained together and extradited for safekeeping. The women, still chained together, stumble, stab, and cat-fight their way across the wilderness, igniting a bloody shootout between gangsters and a group of revolutionaries.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 19, 1973 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (96 votes)
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Budget $200K Production budget
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Box Office $1M 5.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Philippines + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$200,000
Revenue
$1,000,000

Production Companies

  • Four Associates Ltd
  • American International Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Mama, White Mama about?

When two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can't seem to get along, they are chained together and extradited for safekeeping. The women, still chai...

Who directed Black Mama, White Mama?

Black Mama, White Mama was directed by Eddie Romero.

How long is Black Mama, White Mama?

Black Mama, White Mama has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Black Mama, White Mama released?

Black Mama, White Mama was released on January 19, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Mama, White Mama?

The main cast of Black Mama, White Mama includes Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, Sid Haig, Lynn Borden, Zaldy Zshornack.