Stigma_
"The curse that begins with a kiss."
A black doctor ex-convict returns to the all-white town he knows as home and discovers a deadly disease threatening the citizens. He must fight prejudice and time if he is to save the town.
Starring
Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Stigma was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
A black doctor ex-convict returns to the all-white town he knows as home and discovers a deadly disease threatening the citizens. He must fight prejudice and...
Stigma is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (13)
Philip Michael Thomas
Dr. Calvin Crosse
Harlan Cary Poe
Bill Waco
Josie Johnson
D.D. Whitehead
PH
Peter H. Clune
Sheriff Whitehead
WM
William Magerman
Jeremy
CV
Connie Van Ess
Tassie
"Cousin Brucie" Morrow
"Cousin" Bruce Morrow
RB
Raina Barrett
Kevin Andre
Rhonda Fultz
KJ
Kathleen Joyce
JP
Jean Parker
EM
Edwin Mills
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Stigma about?
A black doctor ex-convict returns to the all-white town he knows as home and discovers a deadly disease threatening the citizens. He must fight prejudice and time if he is to save the town.
How long is Stigma?
Stigma has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Stigma?
The cast of Stigma includes Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson, Peter H. Clune, William Magerman.
What is the rating of Stigma?
Stigma has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
