Bloody Mama (1970) movie poster

Bloody Mama (1970)

"You gotta' believe... You gotta' have faith... But first, you gotta' get rid of the witnesses!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 41% (RT: 13%, MC: 69) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.5/10 (99 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
Metacritic
69
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
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Bloody Mama is a 1970 crime, drama film directed by Roger Corman. 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. The film has been rated by 99 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, Bloody Mama delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Bloody Mama (1970) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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