White Mama
"A proud widow. A frightened homeless kid. Nobody cared about them until they cared enough to fight for each other."
Originally released in 1980. White Mama is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jackie Cooper.
Starring Bette Davis, Ernest Harden Jr., and Eileen Heckart
Synopsis
A poor, elderly white woman living in a tenement in a black ghetto is befriended by a neighborhood boy, and the two of them form a mutually beneficial relationship: he provides her companionship and protection, and she becomes the mother he never had.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bette Davis
as Estelle Malone
Ernest Harden Jr.
as B.T. Williamson
Eileen Heckart
as Three Bag Lady
Virginia Capers
as Gorilla Sydney
Anne Ramsey
as Heavy Charm
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. McIntyre
Tony Burton
as Black Fighter
Peg Shirley
as Judge Alice Quentin
Ernie Hudson
as Counsellor
Dan Mason
as Father Gannon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Mama about?
A poor, elderly white woman living in a tenement in a black ghetto is befriended by a neighborhood boy, and the two of them form a mutually beneficial relationship: he provides her companionship an...
Who directed White Mama?
White Mama was directed by Jackie Cooper.
How long is White Mama?
White Mama has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was White Mama released?
White Mama was released on March 5, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Mama?
The main cast of White Mama includes Bette Davis, Ernest Harden Jr., Eileen Heckart, Virginia Capers, Anne Ramsey.