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Crazy Mama

PG19751h 23mJonathan Demme
IMDb 5.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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"In 1957 Cheryl Drove Her Mom's Chevy on a Heavy Date: Got Knocked Up, Knocked Over a Bank, Smashed Four Police Cars, and Kidnapped Her Stepfather. It Was a Crazy Year!"

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.

CrimeActionComedy
RobberyHold-up RobberyArkansasBank RobberyCross CountryRepossessionCrime SpreeBotched RobberyRich Vs PoorThree Generations

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What is Crazy Mama (1975) about?

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.

Who stars in Crazy Mama?

Crazy Mama stars Cloris Leachman (Melba), Stuart Whitman (Jim Bob), Ann Sothern (Sheba), Jim Backus (Mr. Albertson), Don Most (Shawn). The film was directed by Jonathan Demme.

How long is Crazy Mama?

Crazy Mama has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1975. It is rated PG.

Is Crazy Mama worth watching?

Crazy Mama holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Crime, Action, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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