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Panther

1995-05-03 · 124 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · History

In this sprawling, fictionalized history of the Black Panthers, 1960s Oakland becomes a war zone as the Panthers battle for the right to exist.

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Directors
Mario Van Peebles
Production companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title, Tribeca Productions, MVP Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 6,834,525

Top Cast

Kadeem HardisonKadeem HardisonJudge
Bokeem WoodbineBokeem WoodbineTyrone
Joe Don BakerJoe Don BakerBrimmer
Courtney B. VanceCourtney B. VanceBobby Seale
Tyrin TurnerTyrin TurnerCy
Marcus ChongMarcus ChongHuey P. Newton
Anthony GriffithAnthony GriffithEldridge Cleaver
Bobby BrownBobby BrownRose
NefertitiAlma
James RussoJames RussoRodgers
Jenifer LewisJenifer LewisRita
Chris RockChris RockYuck Mouth
Roger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur SmithPruitt
Michael WincottMichael WincottTynan
Richard DysartRichard DysartJ. Edgar Hoover
M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshDorsett
Wesley JonathanWesley JonathanLittle Bobby Hutton
Angela BassettAngela BassettDr. Betty Shabazz
Kahlil NelsonBoy On Bike
Anthony JohnsonAnthony JohnsonSabu

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