White Mama(1980)

A proud widow. A frightened homeless kid. Nobody cared about them until they cared enough to fight for each other.

8.0(5)1h 45mMarch 5, 1980

Synopsis

A poor, elderly white woman living in a tenement in a black ghetto is befriended by a neighborhood boy, and the two of them form a mutually beneficial relationship: he provides her companionship and protection, and she becomes the mother he never had.

Directed by Jackie Cooper

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Cast

Bette Davis

Estelle Malone

Ernest Harden Jr.

B.T. Williamson

Eileen Heckart

Three Bag Lady

Virginia Capers

Gorilla Sydney

Anne Ramsey

Heavy Charm

Lurene Tuttle

Mrs. McIntyre

Tony Burton

Black Fighter

Peg Shirley

Judge Alice Quentin

Ernie Hudson

Counsellor

Dan Mason

Father Gannon

Vincent Schiavelli

Medic

Cheryl Harvey

Probation Woman

Jesse D. Goins

Intern

John Hancock

Tall Black Man

Lanyard A. Williams

Young Man

Eddie Quillan

Old White Man

Tracy Fine

Candy Striper

Maggie Gwinn

Waitress

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White Mama — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch White Mama?+

We don't currently track a streaming service carrying White Mama in your region. Check back — availability changes regularly.

When did White Mama come out?+

White Mama was released in 1980.

How long is White Mama?+

White Mama runs for 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes).

Who directed White Mama?+

White Mama was directed by Jackie Cooper.

Who stars in White Mama?+

White Mama stars Bette Davis, Ernest Harden Jr., Eileen Heckart, Virginia Capers and Anne Ramsey.

White Mama(1980)

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