Black Shampoo (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1976, Black Shampoo is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Greydon Clark, running about 82 minutes. “He's bad…he's mean…he's a lovin' machine!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A black hairdresser's sexual escapades with married customers lead to a confrontation with a jealous mobster.
Who’s in it. Black Shampoo stars John Daniels as Mr. Jonathan, Tanya Boyd as Brenda St. John, Joseph Carlo as Mr. Wilson and Skip E. Lowe as Artie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Black Shampoo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Shampoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Shampoo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Shampoo (1976)?
- In US, Black Shampoo is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Shampoo worth watching?
- Black Shampoo holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Shampoo?
- Black Shampoo stars John Daniels, Tanya Boyd, Joseph Carlo, Skip E. Lowe and Gary Allen.
- When was Black Shampoo released?
- Black Shampoo was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.