Black Mama, White Mama (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1973, Black Mama, White Mama is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Eddie Romero, running about 87 minutes. “Chicks in Chains - where they come from this is... Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can't seem to get along, they are chained together and extradited for safekeeping. The women, still chained together, stumble, stab, and cat-fight their way across the wilderness, igniting a bloody shootout between gangsters and a group of revolutionaries.
Who’s in it. Black Mama, White Mama stars Pam Grier as Lee Daniels, Margaret Markov as Karen Brent, Sid Haig as Ruben and Lynn Borden as Matron Densmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Black Mama, White Mama has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cultpix, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Mama, White Mama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Mama, White Mama 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 Mama, White Mama (1973)?
- In US, Black Mama, White Mama is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cultpix and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Mama, White Mama worth watching?
- Black Mama, White Mama holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Mama, White Mama?
- Black Mama, White Mama stars Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, Sid Haig, Lynn Borden and Zaldy Zshornack.
- When was Black Mama, White Mama released?
- Black Mama, White Mama was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.