Bloody Mama

(1970)Directed by Roger Corman90 min · RCrime, Drama
You gotta' believe... You gotta' have faith... But first, you gotta' get rid of the witnesses!

Sexually abused as a young girl, Kate "Ma" Barker grows into a violent and powerful woman by the 1930s. She lovingly dominates her grown sons and grooms them into a pack of tough crooks. The boys include the cruel Herman, who still shares a bed with Ma; Fred, an ex-con who fell in love with a fellow prisoner; and Lloyd, who gets high on whatever's handy. Together they form a deadly, bizarre family of Depression-era bandits.

Shelley Wintersas 'Ma' Kate Barker
Pat Hingleas Sam Adams Pendlebury
Don Stroudas Herman Barker
Diane Varsias Mona Gibson
Bruce Dernas Kevin Dirkman
Clint Kimbroughas Arthur Barker
Robert De Niroas Lloyd Barker
Robert Waldenas Fred Barker
Alex Nicolas George Barker
Pamela Dunlapas Rembrandt
Michael Foxas Dr. Roth
Stacy Harrisas Agent McClellan
Lisa Linskyas Young Kate (as Lisa Jill)
Steve Mitchellas Sheriff
Roy Idomas Ferry Boat Passenger
Drew Bonneras Bank Customer (uncredited)
Ted Ecclesas Victim (uncredited)
Alan Haufrectas Prisoner (uncredited)
Gura Lashleeas Daddy (uncredited)
Frank Snellas Federal Agent (uncredited)