Sweet Sugar (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1972, Sweet Sugar is an action and drama film directed by Michel Levesque, running about 86 minutes. “Bitter Days...Sweet Nights” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman nabbed in a drug bust chooses to work on a sugarcane plantation with other convicts instead of going to jail.
Who’s in it. Sweet Sugar stars Phyllis Davis as Sugar Bowman, Ellaraino as Simone (as Ella Edwards), Timothy Brown as Mojo and Pamela Collins as Dolores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Sweet Sugar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Sugar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Sugar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Sugar (1972)?
- In US, Sweet Sugar is available to stream on Eternal Family and Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet Sugar worth watching?
- Sweet Sugar holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Sugar?
- Sweet Sugar stars Phyllis Davis, Ellaraino, Timothy Brown, Pamela Collins and Cliff Osmond.
- When was Sweet Sugar released?
- Sweet Sugar was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.