---
title: "Slaves"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/slaves-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 362546
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Slaves (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/slaves-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Kentucky slave named Davis fights for freedom from a cruel overseer."

### Why 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.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot deals with the harsh realities of slavery under a sadistic plantation owner and cruel overseer.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and historical, portraying the Old South with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #old-south, #plantation-drama, #slave-revolt, #historical-drama, #fight-for-freedom

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/slaves-1969#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Herbert J. Biberman
- **Networks / Studios**: Theatre Guild, Walter Reade Organization

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dionne Warwick** as *Cassy*
- **Ossie Davis** as *Luke*
- **Stephen Boyd** as *MacKay*
- **Julius Harris** as *Shadrach*
- **David Huddleston** as *Holland*
- **Gale Sondergaard** as *New Orleans lady*
- **Shepperd Strudwick** as *Mr. Stillwell*
- **Marilyn Clark** as *Mrs. Bennett*
- **Nancy Coleman** as *Mrs. Stillwell*
- **Eva Jessye** as *Julie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Slaves (1969)?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Slaves (1969) worth watching?
It may be worth watching for fans of 1960s historical dramas depicting slave revolts in the Old South.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of Slaves?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of this title?
Slaves is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Slaves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/362546)
- [Slaves (1969) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/18552-slaves/prehled/)
- [Slaves (1969) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/185551-slaves)
- [Slaves (1969)](https://www.sms.cz/film/slaves-1969)
- [Slavery - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery)
- [Slavery - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery)

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