Crazy Mama

Crazy Mama

1975 · 83 min · EN · PG · 5.6 (25 votes)
Dir. Jonathan Demme · Starring Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern, Jim Backus, Don Most, Linda Purl · Music Snotty Scotty and The Hankies

“In 1957 Cheryl Drove Her Mom's Chevy on a Heavy Date: Got Knocked Up, Knocked Over a Bank, Smashed Four Police Cars, and Kidnapped Her Stepfather. It Was a Crazy Year!”

CrimeActionComedy

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.

VIBE

This is a raucous, high-octane ride fueled by a multi-generational female crime spree. It's a deliciously campy and rebellious romp, blending action with dark humor and a fiercely independent spirit. Expect a propulsive journey of chaotic fun and unexpected turns.

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