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MANDINGO
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB3978246
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB3978246
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
As I read these reviews, I have to wonder what is going in in this country today. Have we really been able to wipe out the cruelty of slavery from our history books. As offensive and unpleasant these scenes may be for us to bear, it is nothing compared to the slaves to which this was their day to day reality. It DID happen. To hear so many people state that the movie showed untrue scenes is very disturbing. You know the bible says that the biggest feat that the devil has achieved is to convince us that he doesn't exist! This is a good movie and it is a much watch to get a true depiction of just how cruel and insensitive slaveholders could be. The sexual aspect of slavery is often ignored in the history books - this movie does a great job bringing that part of history to light.
By Maggie
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fast delivery. good quality .It was bought as a gift for a collector. They called me after watching it and said the quality and sound were great.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Alejandra Vernon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:VHS Tape
Part Harold Robbins and part Euripedes, this film has brutal depictions of slavery, abhorrent language, and extraordinary cinematography by Richard Kline.
The imagery of Falconhurst, the huge but decrepit plantation of a cruel and vicious man (James Mason in a strange and brilliant performance) is fantastic; with peeling paint and filthy mosquito nets, winding staircases of gleaming wood, dark steamy rooms, and lush exteriors with drooping wisteria.
The score by Maurice Jarre also adds much to the atmosphere, with Muddy Waters singing "Born in This Time".
The imagery of Falconhurst, the huge but decrepit plantation of a cruel and vicious man (James Mason in a strange and brilliant performance) is fantastic; with peeling paint and filthy mosquito nets, winding staircases of gleaming wood, dark steamy rooms, and lush exteriors with drooping wisteria.
The score by Maurice Jarre also adds much to the atmosphere, with Muddy Waters singing "Born in This Time".
Perry King is excellent as Mason's son, broken in body, weak in spirit, knowing what is right and often doing what is wrong; as his wife, Susan George is appropriately annoying and trashy, and as his "wench", Brenda Sykes is lovely. Heavyweight boxer Ken Norton, who won over Mohammed Ali (and broke his jaw) in 1973, made his impressive screen debut as Mede the Mandingo.
This film is a mass of contradictions, which is probably what keeps one glued to the screen. It is manipulative yet unpredictable, gratuitous and raw but thought-provoking; some of it might be absurd, but many of the situations shown did happen.
With all the brutality, nudity, incest, and most of all, the repellent language, this is not a film for the young, or anyone squeamish about violence.
Total running time is 127 minutes.
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The item was well packaged and arived ahead of time even in the holiday season. I will be happy to deal with this seller again.
Published 16 months ago by Edward R
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is beyond belief my friends. I promise you that. Don't ignore it.
Virtually every critic hated this film when it came out, and modern ones still do (except someone like J.J. Briggs in his 2003 book Films of Our Life: Some A's but Mostly B's). Read more
Published on Mar 2 2010 by Joseph J. Brigante
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hollywood style stupidity
Let's face it - Hollywood is a provincial little burg whose movers and shakers know little or nothing about anything outside of the city boundaries - from Hollywood we get amazing... Read more
Published on July 11 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Scenery, Trashy Story
Mandingo depicts the cruelties of slavery in a much more graphic manner than made for tv movies like Roots and Queen ever could. Lots of nudity, sexual situations and sadism. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004 by tdk
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a piece of junk
At least everything in Gone With The Wind was historically accurate. This piece of filth is all lies.
Published on Feb 27 2004 by tennesseeguitarman
4.0 out of 5 stars
HARD TO WATCH, BUT EXCELLENT FILM
I found this film to be very difficult to watch, but that is only because i am sensitive to racial slurs, movies, etc. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Experiencing this movie made my creative juices flow.
This movie moved me so much that it impels me to express my horror of the subject matter in verse-form; because it underscores the brutality and, ironically, the patronising... Read more
Published on April 23 2003 by Mervyn Lowe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Disturbing, Enlighteing , Shameful
I saw this movie for the first time just months ago. It was one of those movies that has an impact on how you feel about who you are. Read more
Published on Mar 10 2003 by Anthony Kubera
5.0 out of 5 stars
did it keep my attention?
You bet. Any more i don't pass judgment on a film by labelling it "good" or "bad." My rating system is based on how strong was the force that kept me watching.
Published on Mar 5 2003 by whatshisface
4.0 out of 5 stars
Offensive, Funny, Pornographic, Sexy
I remember watching this film many years ago. Mandingo was considered very offensive to many African-Americans who did not like the seens of the slaves being whipped, mistreated or... Read more
Published on Oct 25 2002 by rodog63jr
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