Bloody Mama
"You gotta' believe... You gotta' have faith... But first, you gotta' get rid of the witnesses!"
Originally released in 1970. Bloody Mama is a crime/drama film. directed by Roger Corman.
Starring Shelley Winters, Pat Hingle, and Don Stroud
Synopsis
Sexually abused as a young girl, Kate "Ma" Barker grows into a violent and powerful woman by the 1930s. She lovingly dominates her grown sons and grooms them into a pack of tough crooks. The boys include the cruel Herman, who still shares a bed with Ma; Fred, an ex-con who fell in love with a fellow prisoner; and Lloyd, who gets high on whatever's handy. Together they form a deadly, bizarre family of Depression-era bandits.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (99 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shelley Winters
as 'Ma' Kate Barker
Pat Hingle
as Sam Adams Pendlebury
Don Stroud
as Herman Barker
Diane Varsi
as Mona Gibson
Bruce Dern
as Kevin Dirkman
Clint Kimbrough
as Arthur Barker
Robert De Niro
as Lloyd Barker
Robert Walden
as Fred Barker
Alex Nicol
as George Barker
Pamela Dunlap
as Rembrandt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloody Mama about?
Sexually abused as a young girl, Kate "Ma" Barker grows into a violent and powerful woman by the 1930s. She lovingly dominates her grown sons and grooms them into a pack of tough crooks. The boys i...
Who directed Bloody Mama?
Bloody Mama was directed by Roger Corman.
How long is Bloody Mama?
Bloody Mama has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Bloody Mama released?
Bloody Mama was released on March 24, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bloody Mama?
The main cast of Bloody Mama includes Shelley Winters, Pat Hingle, Don Stroud, Diane Varsi, Bruce Dern.