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Blacksnake (1973)

Director: Russ Meyer

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From Time Out Film Guide

A gorgeous mix of sex, violence, social comment, and film parody, set in the Caribbean in 1853, with Hempel as the whip-wielding plantation mistress taking black slaves as studs until they finally revolt. Catch the super sermon by a crucified rebel (complete with choral backing), and Meyer's final eulogy to racial harmony (i.e. miscegenation). Makes even Mandingo look serious.

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  • mark williams said...
    Posted on Aug 01 2007 20:50 i worked as the assistance to the dierctor Russ Meyer with the home base at Sam Lords Castle, Barbados and i have not seen my credits what a shame,I selected all the local cast and extras, Milton ,Alfred, Sidney to name a few the locations,Cambridge,ST jOSEPH iNCH MARLOW,Christ Church,i could name them all.What a shame,I even have a copy of the orignal script.thats life anyway it would be nice after all of these years that it could be seen in Barbados again for the benfit of those how came after, thank you.
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Director: Russ Meyer

Producer: Russ Meyer

Cast: Anouska Hempel, David Warbeck, Percy Herbert, Milton McCollin, Thomas Baptiste, Bernard Boston full cast

Duration: 82 mins

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