Name: Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Director: Melvin Van Peebles
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1971-01-01
Duration: PT1h 38mM
Cast: Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Mario Van Peebles, John Dullaghan, John Amos

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What is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) about?

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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.

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Who stars in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?

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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song stars Melvin Van Peebles (Sweetback), Simon Chuckster (Beetle), Mario Van Peebles (Young Sweetback), John Dullaghan (Commissioner), John Amos (Biker). The film was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.

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How long is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?

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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated NC-17.

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Where can I watch Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?

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