Movie

White Mama

“A proud widow. A frightened homeless kid. Nobody cared about them until they cared enough to fight for each other.”

★ 8.0(5)19801h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Jackie Cooper
Release date: 1980-03-05
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Tomorrow Entertainment

White Mama — trailer

About White Mama

White Mama is a 1980 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Jackie Cooper, starring Bette Davis, Ernest Harden Jr. and Eileen Heckart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch White Mama in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Bette Davis

Estelle Malone

Ernest Harden Jr.

B.T. Williamson

Eileen Heckart

Three Bag Lady

Virginia Capers

Gorilla Sydney

Anne Ramsey

Heavy Charm

Lurene Tuttle

Mrs. McIntyre

Tony Burton

Black Fighter

Peg Shirley

Judge Alice Quentin

Ernie Hudson

Counsellor

Dan Mason

Father Gannon

Vincent Schiavelli

Medic

Cheryl Harvey

Probation Woman

Themes & keywords

survivalelderlyneighborhoodpoor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch White Mama in Mexico?+

White Mama is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is White Mama on Netflix?+

White Mama is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is White Mama?+

White Mama has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in White Mama?+

White Mama stars Bette Davis, Ernest Harden Jr., Eileen Heckart, Virginia Capers and Anne Ramsey.

When did White Mama come out?+

White Mama is a 1980 movie directed by Jackie Cooper.

What genre is White Mama?+

White Mama is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed White Mama?+

White Mama was directed by Jackie Cooper.