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Black Snake Moan (2006) -- A God-fearing bluesman (Jackson) takes to a wild young woman (Ricci) who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it.
Black Snake Moan (2006) -- A God-fearing bluesman (Jackson) takes to a wild young woman (Ricci) who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it.

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   25,581 votes
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Director:
Craig Brewer
Writer (WGA):
Craig Brewer (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
2 March 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Music more
Tagline:
Everything is hotter down south. more
Plot:
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(81 articles)
‘Yogi Bear’ Adds Aykroyd, Faris & Timberlake
 (From Screen Rant. 6 November 2009, 10:12 AM, PST)
Shawn Ryan Reminisces on The Shield
 (From MovieWeb. 2 November 2009, 7:54 PM, PST)
User Comments:
surprising movie with a good message more (164 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Samuel L. Jackson ... Lazarus

Christina Ricci ... Rae

Justin Timberlake ... Ronnie
S. Epatha Merkerson ... Angela

John Cothran Jr. ... Reverend R. L. (as John Cothran)

David Banner ... Tehronne

Michael Raymond-James ... Gill
Adriane Lenox ... Rose Woods

Kim Richards ... Sandy
Neimus K. Williams ... Lincoln
Leonard L. Thomas ... Deke Woods
Ruby Wilson ... Mayella
Claude Phillips ... Bojo
Amy Lavere ... Jesse

Clare Grant ... Kell
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content, language, some violence and drug use.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
116 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Black and White (archive footage) | Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS
Certification:
USA:R | UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Ireland:16 | Netherlands:16 | USA:R (certificate #42163) | New Zealand:R16 | Germany:16 | Finland:K-15 | Sweden:11 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:16 | Japan:PG-12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A | Australia:MA | Portugal:M/16 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Brazil:18
Filming Locations:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA more
Company:
Paramount Classics more

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Trivia:
Shipped to theaters as "Bible School Mission". more
Goofs:
Continuity: The shape and location of the scar on Lazarus's right shoulder changes several times through out the film. more
Quotes:
Lazarus: I remember my first time, it was out behind my uncle's barn with my second cousin.
Lazarus: She was two tons if she weighed a pound, I could have done better for myself.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Black Snake Boned (2007) (V) more
Soundtrack:
All I Need Is Some Sunshine In My Life more

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151 out of 170 people found the following comment useful.
surprising movie with a good message, 3 March 2007
9/10
Author: danceNchrist from United States

Working at a movie theater as a projectionist, I have the opportunity to watch basically every movie that comes out. When I first saw the trailer for 'Black Snake Moan' I laughed and thought, "Great. Another 'Snakes on a Plane' Samuel L Jackson movie". But of course, I wanted to see it for the laugh factor. Many people have judged this movie too quickly based on the innuendo in the title, the images on promotional ads and on the fact that Justin Timberlake is in the film. Personally I loved every second of this movie. It tells the story of an older man and young woman who are both going through rough times and are able to reach out to one another. The story is truly touching and sends out a great message about life and how we live. Of course, I do not recommend it for young audiences due to some graphic material, but if you are looking for a great story and genuine acting from Sam Jackson, Christina Ricci and,yes, even Justin Timberlake, I encourage you to see 'Black Snake Moan'.

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