Mandingo(1975)
“Expect The Savage. The Sensual. The Shocking. The Sad. The Powerful. The Shameful. Expect The Truth.”
Overview
Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit the plantation. Hammond settles on his own cousin, Blanche, but purchases a sex slave when he returns from the honeymoon. He also buys his father a new Mandingo slave named Mede to breed and train as a prize-fighter.
Director
Richard Fleischer
Studio
The De Laurentiis Company
Cast
Perry King
as Hammond Maxwell
James Mason
as Warren Maxwell
Susan George
as Blanche Woodford Maxwell
Ken Norton
as Mede (Ganymede)
Richard Ward
as Agamemnon
Brenda Sykes
as Ellen
Lillian Hayman
as Lucrezia Borgia
Roy Poole
as Doc Redfield
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Cicero
Paul Benedict
as Brownlee
Ben Masters
as Charles Woodford
Ray Spruell
as Wallace
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
The De Laurentiis Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mandingo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mandingo (1975).
What is Mandingo about?▼
Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit the plantation. Hammond settles on his own cousin, Blanche, but purchases a sex slave when he returns from the honeymoon. He also buys his father a new Mandingo slave named Mede to breed and train as a prize-fighter.
Who directed Mandingo?▼
Mandingo was directed by Richard Fleischer and released in 1975. It is a romance, drama, history film.
How long is Mandingo?▼
Mandingo has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Mandingo?▼
The cast of Mandingo includes Perry King as Hammond Maxwell, James Mason as Warren Maxwell, Susan George as Blanche Woodford Maxwell, Ken Norton as Mede (Ganymede), Richard Ward as Agamemnon and more.
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