The film's title refers to the mandinka people, who are referred to as mandingos, and described as being good slaves for fighting matches. Based on the 1957 novel by kyle onstott, the film stars actor and heavyweight boxing champion ken norton in the title role. With james mason, susan george, perry king, richard ward
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With james mason, susan george and perry king
“mandingo” is racist trash, obscene in its manipulation of human beings and feelings, and excruciating to sit through in an audience made up largely of children, as i did last saturday afternoon
The film has an “r” rating, which didn’t keep many kids out, since most came with their parents. Blaxploitation film mandingo was released in theatres 40 years ago this week
