Movie

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

“YOU BLED MY MOMMA. YOU BLED MY POPPA. BUT YOU WONT BLEED ME.”

★ 5.2(119)19711h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Melvin Van Peebles
Release date: 1971-03-31
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $15,200,000
Budget: $150,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cinemation Industries

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song — trailer

About Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is a 1971 movie in the Action, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Melvin Van Peebles, starring Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster and Mario Van Peebles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 119 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.

Cast

Melvin Van Peebles

Sweetback

Simon Chuckster

Beetle

Mario Van Peebles

Young Sweetback

John Dullaghan

Commissioner

John Amos

Biker

Lavelle Roby

Rhetta Hughes

Old Girlfriend

Norman Fields

Joe Tornatore

Mikel Angel

William Kirschner

Vincent Barbi

Themes & keywords

police brutalitymexicohomophobiabrothel1970santi heropimpblack panther partyfugitiveon the runblaxploitation cinemaracismlos angeles, californiarevolutionaryblack stereotype

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song in Mexico?+

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song on Netflix?+

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?+

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?+

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song stars Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Mario Van Peebles, John Dullaghan and John Amos.

When did Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song come out?+

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is a 1971 movie directed by Melvin Van Peebles.

What genre is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?+

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is Action, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?+

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.