This article is about the movie “Black Mama White Mama” which was released in 1973. Set in and filmed in the Philippines, the movie is about a Black prostitute and a white revolutionary who form an uneasy alliance after being broken out of prison. The film stars notable actors such as Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, and Sid Haig and was directed by Eddie Romero. This article will highlight the filming locations and offer some interesting backstage facts about the production.
Where it Filmed?
“Black Mama White Mama” was filmed in the Philippines, specifically in Baras, Rizal. Filming began on June 5, 1972. Each location provides unique and vivid backgrounds for the film’s story.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pam Grier | Lee Daniels |
| Margaret Markov | Karen Brent |
| Sid Haig | Ruben |
| Lynn Borden | Matron Densmore |
| Laurie Burton | Warden Logan |
| Eddie Garcia | Capt. Cruz |
| Alona Alegre | Juana |
| Vic Diaz | Vic Cheng |
| Wendy Green | Ronda |
| Alfonso Carvajal | Galindo |
| Carpi Asturias | Lupe |
| Andres Centenera | Leonardo (uncredited) |
| Bomber Moran | Vic Cheng’s Goon (uncredited) |
| Jose E. Romero IV | Revolutionary with Glasses (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie’s runtime is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
- It falls under the genre of Crime and Drama and was released in the United States on January 19, 1973.
- The director of this film is Eddie Romero and the writers are H.R. Christian, Joe Viola, and Jonathan Demme.
- This film was produced by Four Associates and American International Pictures (AIP).
- The estimated budget for the film was around $200,000.
- Though it was a prison film, the lead role was not your typical prisoner – she chose to be nude in many scenes to shift perceptions around the attractiveness of Black women in film.
- The film was rated “R” due to its explicit content and violent scenes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Baras, Rizal, Philippines
- Latitude: 14.5365625
- Longitude: 121.2740813
- Place ID: ChIJu5Feu5rqlzMRG2vU1wtAYPo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baras, Rizal, Philippines
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
