Lust, deception, and forbidden love erupt in 1835 New Orleans’ tangled underbelly.
QUADROON
NOW!...the shocking truth about the passion slaves of 1835 New Orleans
In 1835 New Orleans, a white man from the North tries to teach some mixed-race prostitutes how to read. He falls in love with one of the women, and she with him, but they face many obstacles to their happiness.
Quadroon is a 1971 American drama and romance film directed by Jack Weis about a Northern man who falls for a mixed-race woman while teaching prostitutes to read in 1835 New Orleans.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Set in the Big Easy’s steamy underbelly, this film dives deep into the genre’s blend of sex, power, and regional grit.
A Northern man’s love for a quadroon in 1835 New Orleans pushes social boundaries and exposes dangerous prejudices.
High-stakes wagers over a 'Black Mandingo Warrior' turn into a tangled web of lust and revenge.
A white outsider teaches mixed-race prostitutes to read, sparking both romance and upheaval.
Questions from the Vault
What is Quadroon about? +
Quadroon follows a white Northerner in 1835 New Orleans as he attempts to teach mixed-race prostitutes to read, only to fall in love with one and face a web of lust and southern vengeance.
When was Quadroon released? +
Quadroon was released in 1971.
Who directed Quadroon? +
Jack Weis directed Quadroon.
How long is Quadroon? +
Quadroon has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Quadroon? +
Quadroon is a drama and romance film.
Where can I watch Quadroon? +
Quadroon is available to stream on SassyFlix.
