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Bloody Mama
Bloody Mama is a 1970 American low-budget drama film directed by Roger Corman and starring Shelley Winters in the title role. It was very loosely based on the real story of Ma Barker, who is depicted as a corrupt mother who encourages and organizes her children's criminality. The film features an early appearance by a young Robert De Niro as Lloyd Barker.
Corman says the film is one of his favorites.
Plot.
Young Kate Barker is brutalized by her father and older brothers, who
Bertha is implicated in the murder of a wealthy gambler, the pair become fugitives.
Cast.
- Barbara Hershey as Boxcar Bertha
- David Carradine as Big Bill Shelly
- Barry Primus as Rake Brown
- Bernie Casey as Von Morton
- John Carradine as H. Buckram Sartoris
- Harry Northup as Harvey Hall
- Victor Argo as First McIver
Production.
After the success of "Bloody Mama", Roger Corman wanted to make another female gangster film. Julie Corman researched female gangsters and came