Stigma

Aug 18, 1972

1h 33m

★ 4.6

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

The Stigma Company

Stigma Trailers

Cast

Dr. Calvin Crosse

Philip Michael Thomas

Bill Waco

Harlan Cary Poe

D.D. Whitehead

Josie Johnson

Sheriff Whitehead

Peter H. Clune

Jeremy

William Magerman

Tassie

Connie Van Ess

"Cousin" Bruce Morrow

"Cousin Brucie" Morrow

Raina Barrett

Kevin Andre

Rhonda Fultz

Kathleen Joyce

Jean Parker

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