Based on Kyle Onstott’s novel of sexploitation sociology, Mandingo is an embarrassing and crude film which wallows in every cliche of the slave-based white society in the pre-Civil War South.
The cornball adaptation is exceeded in banality only by the performances of James Mason, slave-breeder father of son Percy King, who in turn develops what passes for genuine affection for Brenda Sykes, while wife Susan George descends into revenge with Ken Norton, stud slave whom King also has befriended for purposes of pugilistic gambling. Lots of cardboard tragedy ensues.Mandingo
Based on Kyle Onstott's novel of sexploitation sociology, Mandingo is an embarrassing and crude film which wallows in every cliche of the slave-based white society in the pre-Civil War South.
