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Betty Barney, Bill Gunn, Duane Jones, Enrico Fales, Fima Noveck ...( see more  see more... ) , John Hoffmeister , Leonard Jackson , Marlene Clark , Richard Harrow , Tara Fields

This cult vampire story is an allegorical critique of the bourgeoisie and the black church.

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R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Bill Gunn, Fima Noveck

Release Date: January 1, 1973

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DVD Release Date: July 14, 1998

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  • marshalle1026
    April 18, 2007
    marshalle1026
    If only I could figure what the hell this movie is about!
  • mpghoul1973
    March 20, 2007
    mpghoul1973
    A very strange and unusual art house type exploitation film. This is a film that needed to sink in to appreciate. I couldnt make up my mind after veiwing it. I have to be honest and say that while i was watching it i was a bit disappointed. I didnt realize this was more art house...( read more) than exploitation.But as i thought about it after veiwing it, i really like it. I think a second veiwing is much needed. But it will be a bit before i do that. Its very much on the slow side. But the actors are superb. Especialy Bill Gunn- the director- who plays the mentally unbalanced assistant. The score is odd too. Containing blues, sound effects and African chants. This film is not about story. Thats pretty much irrelivant, it seems to me. But this film seems to center more on mood and emotions. Its a very strange film. But one that sticks with you.
    Ive heard and read alot about this film over the years. But what i didnt know is the film that i was hearing and reading about isnt the true version. I really would still like to see the version that was bastardized by the release company for drive-in and grindhouse theatres.
    Ganja and Hess is ultimatly a film that is up for all kinds of interpretation.

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