Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

Name: Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Released: 1971-03-31
Rating: 5.134

5.1/10 (123)

·1971· 98 min

Director: Melvin Van Peebles

"YOU BLED MY MOMMA. YOU BLED MY POPPA. BUT YOU WONT BLEED ME."

After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Melvin Van Peebles

Sweetback

Simon Chuckster

Beetle

Mario Van Peebles

Young Sweetback

John Dullaghan

Commissioner

John Amos

Biker

Lavelle Roby

Rhetta Hughes

Old Girlfriend

Norman Fields

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Joe Tornatore

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Mikel Angel

William Kirschner

Vincent Barbi

In brief

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) is a action, crime, drama film. With an average rating of 5.1/10 from 123 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 38min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song online?

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).

What rating does Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song have?

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song has an average rating of 5.1/10 based on 123 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song from?

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was released in 1971.