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Super Fly (1972)
Directed by Gordon Parks Jr.
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Overview
Priest, a suave top-rung New York City drug dealer, decides that he wants to get out of his dangerous trade. Working with his reluctant friend, Eddie, Priest devises a scheme that will allow him to make a big deal and then retire. When a desperate street dealer informs the police of Priest’s activities, Priest is forced into an uncomfortable arrangement with corrupt narcotics officers. Setting his plan in motion, he aims to both leave the business and stick it to the man.
Rated R | Length 91 minutes
Actors
Ron O'Neal | Carl Lee | Sheila Frazier | Charles McGregor | Julius Harris | Polly Niles | Nate Adams | Yvonne Delaine | Henry Shapiro | K.C. | James G. Richardson | Make Bray | Sig Shore | Al Kiggins | Bob Bonds | Fred Ottaviano | Alex Stevens | Harry Manson | Floyd Levine | Chris Arnett | Cecil Alonzo | Gene Chambers | John Williams | E. Preston Reddick | Lorraine Horn | Nick Sands | Bob Richards | Nita Michaels | Vicki McLaughlin | Curtis Mayfield | Henry Gibson | Lucky Scott | Craig McMullen | Tyrone McCullough | Craig P. Campbell | Alexander Williams-Green
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2009 | TV | DVD | Rented | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Netflix delivered Superfly and I watched. Despite it’s status and possessing all the hallmarks of blaxploitation cinema, I don’t think this particular film is good example of that genre. In many ways, it stands on its own. Ron O’Neal is excellent. I also listened to most of the commentary track, which is just as good.
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