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18/08/1972 Drama 1h 33m
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The curse that begins with a kiss.

Overview

A black doctor ex-convict returns to the all-white town he knows as home and discovers a deadly disease threatening the citizens. He must fight prejudice and time if he is to save the town.

  1. David E. Durston

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Philip Michael Thomas

    Dr. Calvin Crosse

  2. Harlan Cary Poe

    Bill Waco

  3. Josie Johnson

    D.D. Whitehead

  4. Peter H. Clune

    Sheriff Whitehead

  5. William Magerman

    Jeremy

  6. Connie Van Ess

    Tassie

  7. "Cousin Brucie" Morrow

    "Cousin" Bruce Morrow

  8. Raina Barrett

  9. Kevin Andre

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2023-11-24
**_The kiss of death on a Massachusetts Island_**

A young black doctor (Philip Michael Thomas), who made the mistake of performing an abortion that went wrong, travels to an isolated coastal community for a gig with a mentor whereupon he faces unforeseen challenges, including prejudice and a mysterious outbreak.

“Stigma” (1972) is a drama with some seedy aspects despite taking place in a traditional white bread community. While not a blaxploitation flick, the protagonist angle was obviously influenced by that genre, à la the soon-to-come “The Beast Must Die.” The set-up is remin...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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