Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
"The Film that THE MAN doesn't want you to see!"
Originally released in 1971. Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is a action/crime film. directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Starring Simon Chuckster, Melvin Van Peebles, and Hubert Scales
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (113 votes)
Budget
$150K
Production budget
Box Office
$15.2M
101.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $150,000
- Revenue
- $15,200,000
Production Companies
- Cinemation Industries
- Yeah
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
How long is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song released?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was released on March 31, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
The main cast of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song includes Simon Chuckster, Melvin Van Peebles, Hubert Scales, Mario Van Peebles, John Dullaghan.
Is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song worth watching?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song has a user rating of 5.1/10 based on 113 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.