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DRAMA . 1972 . 1h 37m . 6.4/10

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"She's got to cut it... or cut out."

An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.

Starring Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters
6.4/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1972
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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She's got to cut it... or cut out.

An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.

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Cast
Leslie Uggams stars as Netta in Black Girl.
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Year context
Black Girl was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Black Girl is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

CAST (15)

Leslie Uggams
Leslie Uggams
Netta
Claudia McNeil
Claudia McNeil
Mu' Dear
Brock Peters
Brock Peters
Earl
RG
Rhetta Greene
Ruth Ann (as Loretta Greene)
LS
Louise Stubbs
Mama Rose
PP
Peggy Pettit
Billie Jean
GE
Gloria Edwards
Norma
KM
Kent Martin
Herbert
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
Netta's mother
Gertrude Jeannette
Gertrude Jeannette
Sister Jenkins
CB
Carl Byrd
Damu King
Damu King
Erik Kilpatrick
Erik Kilpatrick
Morris Buchanan
Morris Buchanan
BH
Bob Harris
Ernie

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Black Girl about?
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
How long is Black Girl?
Black Girl has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Black Girl?
The cast of Black Girl includes Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters, Rhetta Greene, Louise Stubbs.
What is the rating of Black Girl?
Black Girl has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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