Stigma (1972): Cast
Stigma is a 1972 drama directed by David E. Durston, starring Jean Parker, Philip Michael Thomas and Harlan Cary Poe. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- David E. Durston
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Stigma Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stigma About?
The premise of Stigma without spoilers.
A cursed kiss unleashes a deadly outbreak, prompting a black doctor who has just been released from prison to return to his all‑white hometown. Confronted with a mysterious disease threatening the community, he must confront deep‑rooted prejudice and race against time to protect the citizens and redeem himself.
Stigma Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- reference to the vietnam war
- resentment toward newcomer
- doctor as protagonist
- black doctor
- dedicated doctor
- corrupt sheriff
- southern sheriff
- n word
- newcomer against establishment
- bigoted sheriff
- conspiracy of silence
- sexual aggression
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- outbreak
- newcomer
- spreading a disease
- female nudity
- southern community
- rural community
- secluded community
- close knit community
- racist
- conspiracy
- conspiracy thriller
- young
- epidemic
- doctor
- infected
- teenage girl
- african american protagonist
- intentionally spreading a disease
- contagion
- infection
- unprotected sex
- exploitation film
- hick
- racist sheriff
- racial slur
- syphilis
- promiscuity
- female topless nudity
- small town
- sheriff
- sexually transmitted disease
- brothel
- venereal disease
- lighthouse
- independent film
Stigma Cast & Characters
Jean Parker leads the cast, with Philip Michael Thomas as Dr. Calvin Crosse and Harlan Cary Poe as Bill Waco. Directed by David E. Durston; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director David E. Durston
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Jean Parker - Philip Michael Thomas as Dr. Calvin Crosse
- Harlan Cary Poe as Bill Waco
- Edwin Mills
Also Starring in Stigma
· 9 more- Peter H. Clune Sheriff Whitehead
- Connie Van Ess Tassie
- "Cousin Brucie" Morrow "Cousin" Bruce Morrow
- Raina Barrett
- Kevin Andre
- Rhonda Fultz
- Kathleen Joyce
- William Magerman Jeremy
- Josie Johnson D.D. Whitehead
More from David E. Durston
More films directed by David E. Durston: Blue Sextet and The Love Statue.
Stigma Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Blaxploitation Clip: Stigma (1972, starring Philip Michael Thomas)
Cars in Stigma
24 cars on screen, including the 1962 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1971 Jeep CJ-5.
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1962 Chevrolet C-10 Important role -
1971 Jeep CJ-5 Important role -
1972 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Stigma Also Known As
Also known as “污名”.
- Also known as
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- 污名
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Stigma FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stigma, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stigma?
Stigma runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Stigma released?
Stigma was released on August 18, 1972.
Who directed Stigma?
Stigma was directed by David E. Durston.
More films by David E. Durston Who is in the cast of Stigma?
Stigma stars Jean Parker, Philip Michael Thomas as Dr. Calvin Crosse and Harlan Cary Poe as Bill Waco, among 13 credited actors.
Does Stigma have a post-credit scene?
No. Stigma has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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