Mandingo |  | Director: Richard Fleischer
Actors: James Mason, Susan George, Perry King, Richard Ward, Brenda Sykes
Studio: Legend Films
Category: DVD
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 4576
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 127 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: LF00200
UPC: 844503000200
EAN: 0844503000200
ASIN: B0016LFG4M
Theatrical Release Date: 1975
Release Date: June 3, 2008
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| • | Based on the best-selling book, Mandingo is a shocking look at plantation life in the Deep South. Mede (Ken Norton) is a slave whose master, Hammond Maxwell (Perry King), intends on keeping him as a prizefighter. As Maxwell focuses his attention on his wenches and Mede's brutal training, his neglected wife (Susan George) turns her passions towards Mede himself. The sordid doings explode across |
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Why the 1970s Were Great March 4, 2010
J. Lewis
This movie, based on the pulp fiction ante-bellum novels of Lance Horner, is a unique variation on the blaxploitation flims of the 1970s. Its depiction of slavery, complete with whippings and sexual exploitation, are de rigeur plays to the "black rage" of that genre, with more than a little sexual titillation thrown into their depiction. The appearance of some reputable actors here, fairly good production values and Ken Norton's embodiment of a powerfully virile black manhood makes this particular expression of that genre a cut above most blaxploitation films of the time. There is also a fair amount of nudity, including unsimulated scenes in which Norton and lead actor Perry King are visibly aroused while being fondled through their clothes by women. Or loin-cloth in the case of Norton.
This movie expressed a unique moment in American film-making when mainstream movies in the 70s (this one is from Warner Brothers) were sexually and socially more daring. This was partly a legacy of the 1960s, but largely because of the growing influence of porn films. The impact of an exploding porn film industry made depiction of nudity and sexual themes, including fetishes like whippings, much rawer and unmediated than anything before or now in mainstream cinema. This film version of "Mandingo" is a good documentation of that moment.
Those interested in this film should be warned that there are some censored versions being sold, in keeping with our own times in which plenty of nudity, sex and violence is fine, so long as its scripted, air-brushed and simulated in just the right ways. Those things as depicted here are not.
Oh My !!! December 24, 2009
Robert Wolter (Milwaukee, WI USA)
That this movie is shocking is an understatement.That it only recieved an mild R rating is far too generous.It is based on a best selling book that looks at the steamy underbelly of life on SOME Southern plantations.
There are a number of "one way" sex scenes as Plantation Women are brutalized by their masters. There are some great actors and Boxer Ken Norton does a most plausible job in the title role. Hammond Maxwell(Perry King), at first,seems somewhat sympathetic to the plight of the slave, but then falls in line with all the other Slave Holders in using African American Women for their own sexual gratification. He gratifies his father's( James Mason) desire by obtaining a Mandingo(Ken Norton)at the slave market. Norton gets into a fight and is victorious over another slave. King immediately starts training Norton to fight. Norton fights a "bloody" match in which he is severly injured, but so what- he made a lot of money for King!
James Mason, demanding an heir has encourged his son to marry a nearby Plantion Owners daughter. The daughter(Susan George) portends to be the proper virgin, but actually has been in an incestious relationship with her brother. To further complicate things, King has had a pleasureable sexual relationship with one of his future father in law's slaves. King purchases this slave to take home. King both takes the slave home and marries the daughter.
Finding out about both the lack of virginity and the incestious relationship, King neglects his new wife and continues to see the slave lady. George, seeking revenge, turns her attentions to Norton. The plot thickens!
Origionally slated to be presented in four parts, producer De Laurentis followed up with Drum. This powerful movie evokes anger in people of all races.
 Classic DVD November 21, 2009
A. M. Jones (n.c)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The DVD was of good video quality. The story was interesting and in lightning. If you are interested in American history and slavery, as well as the direct relations between slave and master not spoken of and less written about, than this is a must see movie.You will not be disappointed.
Great historical picture! November 21, 2009
J. Bennett (Los Angeles, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great film and should be viewed in every high school American history class. To learn about the truth of how things were can help us understand;also, prevent these things from happening again.
 Mandingo. November 17, 2009
Jose Lopez (Miami,Florida USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Another disgusting film, where are the morals to this story? why must it be a love story? or lust? why can't it be depicted properly? It's like watching Emanuelle, a Horrible experience.
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