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Crazy Mama
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Crazy Mama

1975-06-01 · 83 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Action · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Jonathan Demme
Production companies
New World Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Cloris LeachmanCloris LeachmanMelba
Stuart WhitmanStuart WhitmanJim Bob
Ann SothernAnn SothernSheba
Jim BackusJim BackusMr. Albertson
Don MostDon MostShawn
Linda PurlLinda PurlCheryl
Bryan EnglundBryan EnglundSnake
Merie EarleMerie EarleBertha
Sally KirklandSally KirklandElla Mae
Clint KimbroughClint KimbroughDaniel
Dick MillerDick MillerWilbur Janeway
Carmen ArgenzianoCarmen ArgenzianoSupermarket Manager
Harry NorthupHarry NorthupFBI Man
Ralph JamesSheriff - 1932
Dinah EnglundMelba - 1932
Rob ReeceMover
Mickey FoxMrs. Morgan
John ApreaJohn ApreaMarvin
Cynthia SongéCynthia SongéLucinda
Hal MarshallBartender

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