Lord Shango (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 8.3

Lord Shango poster

Released in 1975, Lord Shango is a drama and horror film directed by Ray Marsh, running about 92 minutes. “The Blood, The Shock, The Sacrifice of the SHANGO Ceremony!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A tribal priest returns from the dead to take his revenge on non-believers.

Who’s in it. Lord Shango stars Marlene Clark as Jenny, Lawrence Cook as Jabo, Wally Taylor as Memphis and Avis McCarther as Billie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Lord Shango sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lord Shango page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lord Shango tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lord Shango (1975)?
In US, Lord Shango is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lord Shango worth watching?
Lord Shango holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Lord Shango?
Lord Shango stars Marlene Clark, Lawrence Cook, Wally Taylor, Avis McCarther and Bill Overton.
When was Lord Shango released?
Lord Shango was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.