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Black Snake Moan

Black Snake Moan

Everything is hotter down south.

20066.91h 56m

Overview

A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.

Directed by Craig Brewer
Written by Craig Brewer
Produced by Stephanie Allain, John Singleton
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $10.9M

Top Cast

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Rae

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Lazarus

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Ronnie Morgan

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Angela

John Cothran

John Cothran

Reverend R. L.

David Banner

David Banner

Tehronne

Michael Raymond-James

Michael Raymond-James

Gill

Adriane Lenox

Adriane Lenox

Rose Woods

Kim Richards

Kim Richards

Sandy

N

Neimus K. Williams

Lincoln

Themes & Keywords

southern usamusicianbluestraumamilitary servicetennesseenymphomaniaccaptivemoonshinedrunkenness

About Black Snake Moan

Black Snake Moan is a drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of southern usa, musician, blues, trauma, military service, tennessee. Directed by Craig Brewer, it stars Christina Ricci, Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Timberlake. A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.

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