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CRIME . 1975 . 1h 23m . English . 5.5/10

Crazy Mama_

"In 1957 Cheryl Drove Her Mom's Chevy on a Heavy Date: Got Knocked Up, Knocked Over a Bank, Smashed Four Police Cars, and Kidnapped Her Stepfather. It Was a Crazy Year!"

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.

Director Jonathan Demme
Starring Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern
5.5/10
Rating
1h 23m
Runtime
1975
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In 1957 Cheryl Drove Her Mom's Chevy on a Heavy Date: Got Knocked Up, Knocked Over a Bank, Smashed Four Police Cars, and Kidnapped Her Stepfather. It Was a Crazy Year!

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.

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Director
Crazy Mama was directed by Jonathan Demme.
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Cast
Cloris Leachman stars as Melba in Crazy Mama.
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Year context
Crazy Mama was released 51 years ago in 1975.
Crazy Mama is a Crime, Action, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 23m.

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Director
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STUDIOS (1)

New World Pictures

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
83 min (1h 23m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (23 votes)
Popularity
6
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Crazy Mama about?
Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.
How long is Crazy Mama?
Crazy Mama has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who directed Crazy Mama?
Crazy Mama was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in Crazy Mama?
The cast of Crazy Mama includes Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern, Jim Backus, Don Most.
What is the rating of Crazy Mama?
Crazy Mama has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Action Comedy

KEYWORDS (10)

robbery hold-up robbery arkansas bank robbery cross country repossession crime spree botched robbery rich vs poor three generations
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