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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.Author:
Cast & crew
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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