Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is a 1971 action movie directed by Melvin Van Peebles, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Simon Chuckster, Melvin Van Peebles and Mario Van Peebles.
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.
Quick answers
What is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song about?
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.
When was Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song released?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was released on 31 March 1971.
How long is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song runs 1h 38m.
Who made Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Where can I watch Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Simon Chuckster as Beetle
- Melvin Van Peebles as Sweetback
- Mario Van Peebles as The Young Sweetback
- John Dullaghan as Commissioner
- John Amos as Biker
- Lavelle Roby
- Rhetta Hughes as Old Girlfriend
- Norman Fields
- Joe Tornatore
- Mikel Angel
- William Kirschner
- Vincent Barbi
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