Panther

"The People Called Them Heroes. The F.B.I. Called Them Public Enemy Number One."

1995 2h 4m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 50

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Synopsis

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In this sprawling, fictionalized history of the Black Panthers, 1960s Oakland becomes a war zone as the Panthers battle for the right to exist.

“The People Called Them Heroes. The F.B.I. Called Them Public Enemy Number One.”

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Cast

Kadeem Hardison
Judge
Bokeem Woodbine
Tyrone
Joe Don Baker
Brimmer
Courtney B. Vance
Bobby Seale
Tyrin Turner
Cy
Marcus Chong
Huey P. Newton
Anthony Griffith
Eldridge Cleaver
Bobby Brown
Rose

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mario Van Peebles
Writers: Melvin Van Peebles
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mario Van Peebles, shot by Edward J. Pei. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stanley Clarke. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kevin Lindstrom shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Kadeem Hardison and Bokeem Woodbine and Joe Don Baker carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The People Called Them Heroes. The F.B.I. Called Them Public Enemy Number One.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0114084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mario Van Peebles directs. Edward J. Pei behind the camera. Stanley Clarke scores. Kevin Lindstrom cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Mario Van Peebles, shot by Edward J. Pei. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Stanley Clarke. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kevin Lindstrom shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kadeem Hardison and Bokeem Woodbine and Joe Don Baker carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The People Called Them Heroes. The F.B.I. Called Them Public Enemy Number One.".
8IMDB entry: tt0114084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.