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White Mama is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by Jackie Cooper and starring Bette Davis in the title role. It was adapted from the novel of the same name by Robert C.S. Downs. It was broadcast on CBS as The CBS Wednesday Night Movie on March 5, 1980.
Original Release
03/05/1980
US Release
03/05/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bette Davis | Adele Malone / Estelle Malone |
| Ernest Harden Jr. | B.T. Williamson |
| Eileen Heckart | Three Bag Lady |
| Virginia Capers | Gorilla Sydney |
| Anne Ramsey | Heavy Charm |
| Lurene Tuttle | Mrs. McIntyre |
| Tony Burton | Black Fighter |
| Peg Shirley | Judge Alice Quentin |
| Ernie Hudson | Counsellor |
| Dan Mason | Father Gannon |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bette Davis | Adele Malone / Estelle Malone |
| Ernest Harden Jr. | B.T. Williamson |
| Eileen Heckart | Three Bag Lady |
| Virginia Capers | Gorilla Sydney |
| Anne Ramsey | Heavy Charm |
| Lurene Tuttle | Mrs. McIntyre |
| Tony Burton | Black Fighter |
| Peg Shirley | Judge Alice Quentin |
| Ernie Hudson | Counsellor |
| Dan Mason | Father Gannon |
| Vincent Schiavelli | Medic |
| Cheryl Harvey | Probabtion Woman / Probation Woman |
| Jesse D. Goins | Intern |
| John Hancock | Tall Black Man |
| Lanyard A. Williams | Young Man |
| Eddie Quinlan | Old White Man |
| Tracy Fine | Candy Striper |
| Maggie Gwinn | Waitress |
| Roger Hampton | Man in Alley |
| Robert Ruth | Superintendent |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Thomas W. Moore | Executive Producer |
| Jean Moore Edwards | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
