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Slaves 1969

“The tamings...The desires...The furies...of the Old South!”

★ 6.3/10 NR Drama Released
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What is Slaves?

Slaves is a 1969 drama film directed by Herbert J. Biberman that focuses on characters including Cassy and Luke, who are sold to a sadistic plantation owner in the American South during the 1850s.

Type
Film
Year
1969
Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Release date
Jul 2, 1969
Studios
Theatre Guild, Walter Reade Organization
Genres
Drama
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Streaming Intelligence

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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama

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Overview

Slaves is a 1969 drama film directed by Herbert J. Biberman that focuses on characters including Cassy and Luke, who are sold to a sadistic plantation owner in the American South during the 1850s. The narrative centers on a Kentucky slave named Davis who fights for his freedom from a cruel overseer, leading to a revolt joined by the overseer's mistress and other slaves.

The film features a cast that includes Ossie Davis, Dionne Warwicková, Stephen Boyd, Marilyn Clark, and Nancy Coleman. It presents a dramatic exploration of bondage and resistance in the Old South with a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.

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“A Kentucky slave named Davis fights for freedom from a cruel overseer.”

Reasons to watch
  • It features a central conflict where a Kentucky slave fights for his freedom from a cruel overseer.
  • The mistress eventually joins the slaves and the protagonist in their revolt.
  • It is a 1969 drama film directed by Herbert J. Biberman with a cast including Ossie Davis and Dionne Warwicková.
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  • The plot deals with the harsh realities of slavery under a sadistic plantation owner and cruel overseer.

Watch it if you are interested in a 1969 historical drama about a Kentucky slave fighting a cruel overseer.

The tone is dramatic and historical, portraying the Old South with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

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Is Slaves (1969) worth watching?

It may be worth watching for fans of 1960s historical dramas depicting slave revolts in the Old South.

What is the runtime or binge duration of Slaves?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

What are the essential episodes of this title?

Slaves is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

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