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Mandingo

R19752h 7mRichard Fleischer
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 25%
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"Expect The Savage. The Sensual. The Shocking. The Sad. The Powerful. The Shameful. Expect The Truth."

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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Bare Knuckle BoxingSlaveryInterracial RelationshipSlave Owner

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mandingo (1975) 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 stars in Mandingo?

Mandingo stars Perry King (Hammond Maxwell), James Mason (Warren Maxwell), Susan George (Blanche Woodford Maxwell), Ken Norton (Mede (Ganymede)), Richard Ward (Agamemnon). The film was directed by Richard Fleischer.

How long is Mandingo?

Mandingo has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1975. It is rated R.

Is Mandingo worth watching?

Mandingo holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 25. Fans of Romance, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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