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Mandingo

1975 · 127 min · Director: Richard Fleischer

Mandingo (1975) is a romance drama, directed by Richard Fleischer. It stars Perry King and James Mason. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 127-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

Cast
Perry King Perry King James Mason James Mason Susan George Susan George Ken Norton Ken Norton Richard Ward Richard Ward Brenda Sykes Brenda Sykes

What Mandingo Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Mandingo?

Mandingo is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Mandingo?

Mandingo runs for 127 minutes (2h 7m).

When did Mandingo come out?

Mandingo was released in 1975.

Who directed Mandingo?

Mandingo was directed by Richard Fleischer.

Who stars in Mandingo?

Mandingo stars Perry King, James Mason, Susan George, Ken Norton.

What is Mandingo's rating?

Mandingo holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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