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Stigma

Stigma

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Stigma

"The curse that begins with a kiss."

1972

1h 33m

5.3(8 votes)

Drama

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Philip Michael Thomas

Philip Michael Thomas

Dr. Calvin Crosse

Harlan Cary Poe

Harlan Cary Poe

Bill Waco

Josie Johnson

Josie Johnson

D.D. Whitehead

Peter H. Clune

Sheriff Whitehead

William Magerman

Jeremy

Connie Van Ess

Tassie

"Cousin Brucie" Morrow

"Cousin Brucie" Morrow

"Cousin" Bruce Morrow

Raina Barrett

Kevin Andre

Kevin Andre

Rhonda Fultz

Rhonda Fultz

Creative team

Directed by: David E. Durston
Written by: David E. Durston
Produced by: Charles B. Moss Jr.

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