Big Bad Mama

Set against the backdrop of 1930s America, where Prohibition reigns and desperation runs high, *Big Bad Mama* (1974) is a high-octane action-crime comedy that follows the daring exploits of Wilma and her two daughters, Polly and Billie Jean. When harsh circumstances force them to abandon their conventional lives, the trio embarks on a cross-country crime spree, trading stability for the dangerous thrills of bootlegging and high-stakes bank robbery. As they navigate a landscape defined by lawlessness and excess, their criminal operation expands when they encounter two men, Diller and Baxter. These newcomers not only integrate themselves into the gang’s illicit activities but also become deeply entangled in the complex romantic lives of the three women. With the law in hot pursuit and the stakes climbing with every heist, the group must contend with the volatility of their choices and the shifting loyalties within their ranks. Produced by the legendary Roger Corman and starring Angie Dickinson, William Shatner, and Tom Skerritt, this cult classic blends dark humor with gritty tension. Will this family of outlaws be able to outrun the authorities, or will their pursuit of a life outside the law lead them toward an inevitable and dangerous collision? Strap in for a wild ride through the heart of the Depression-era underworld.