The movie “Lord Shango” is a drama/horror film that premiered in March 1975 in the United States. The film, with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes, features stars like Marlene Clark, Lawrence Cook, and Wally Taylor, each playing distinct roles. Read on to know more about where this film was shot, the characters, and some intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The entire shooting of “Lord Shango” was carried out in a small American town called Friendsville, situated in Tennessee. Unfortunately, the exact dates when the movie was filmed are not currently available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marlene Clark | Jenny |
| Lawrence Cook | Jabo |
| Wally Taylor | Memphis |
| Avis McCarther | Billie |
| Bill Overton | Femi |
| B.A. Ward | Deacon Davis |
| Stanley Greene | Deacon Tibbles |
| Maurice Woods | Cult Leader |
| Sandi Franklin | Bebe |
| Ethel Ayler | Lady in bar (uncredited) |
| Ella Mitchell | Lead singer (uncredited) |
| Dwayne Oliver | Assistant leader (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Marlene Clark played the role of ‘Jenny,’ Lawrence Cook was ‘Jabo,’ and Wally Taylor performed the character ‘Memphis’ in the film.
- The director of the film is Ray Marsh, and it was written by Paul Carter Harrison.
- Some of the uncredited cast members include Ethel Ayler (Lady in bar), Ella Mitchell (Lead singer), and Dwayne Oliver (Assistant leader).
- The production companies involved in the film were Bryanston Pictures, among others.
- Under various titles, the movie was distributed: “The Color of Love,” “Soulmates of Shango,” and in Brazil as “Lorde Xangô.”
- During an interview in 2000, Marlene Clark shared a fascinating backstory about the film’s depiction of the Yoruba religion. An ex-pimp from Harlem, who had established an African village in South Carolina, was hired as the film’s technical advisor. He was reportedly living with his five wives in a motel during the movie’s filming.
- An error spotted in the movie was a scene where Memphis, while already on his knees, is urged by Jenny to get on his knees.
- “Lord Shango” was featured in 2017’s “Trailer Trauma Part 4: Television Trauma.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Friendsville, Tennessee, USA
- Latitude: 35.7603575
- Longitude: -84.1357453
- Place ID: ChIJq8iQn5GCXogR5kCIbnzDpak
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Friendsville, TN, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
