Panther
“The People Called Them Heroes. The F.B.I. Called Them Public Enemy Number One.”
In this sprawling, fictionalized history of the Black Panthers, 1960s Oakland becomes a war zone as the Panthers battle for the right to exist.
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About Panther
Panther is a 1995 English-language drama and history film directed by Mario Van Peebles. The cast is led by Kadeem Hardison, Bokeem Woodbine, Joe Don Baker. It has a runtime of 2h 4m.
Panther was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, and Tribeca Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on May 3, 1995, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mario Van Peebles
- Writers
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Release date
- May 3, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Tribeca Productions
Panther cast & crew
Panther was directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by Melvin Van Peebles.
The cast features Kadeem Hardison as Judge, Bokeem Woodbine as Tyrone, Joe Don Baker as Brimmer, Courtney B. Vance as Bobby Seale, Tyrin Turner as Cy, and Marcus Chong as Huey P. Newton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Clarke, cinematography is by Edward J. Pei, and it was produced by Robert De Niro and Melvin Van Peebles.
Is Panther worth watching?
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Panther is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Panther
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
Nefertiti
Alma
James Russo
Rodgers
Jenifer Lewis
Rita
Chris Rock
Yuck Mouth
Panther — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Panther in United States?
Panther is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Panther in?
Panther is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Panther?
Panther runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Panther rated?
Panther is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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