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Black Belt Jones (1974)
Directed by Robert Clouse
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Overview
Jones is a secret agent who has gone into semi-retirement, concentrating instead on teaching the martial arts to inner city youths. The karate school is run by a kindly old coot named Pops ,played by Scatman Crothers. His gambling debts, however, bring the local thug, Pinky, down on him. To make matters worse, Pinky is then hired by some white thugs who want to get a hold of the property Pops’ school occupies so they can build a shopping mall. When things get heavy, Black Belt Jones leaps into action. Only he’s not alone. Pops’ daughter, Sidney, shows up to lend a hand, proving herself every bit as agile and powerful a martial artist as Jones.
Rated R | Length 87 minutes
Actors
Jim Kelly | Gloria Hendry | Scatman Crothers | Eric Laneuville | Alan Weeks | Andre Philippe | Vincent Barbi | Mel Novak | Malik Carter | Eddie Smith | Alex Brown | Clarence Barnes | Earl Jolly Brown | Jac Emel | Wayne Musgrove | Ted Lange
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2013 | Movie Screen | VHS | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| 06/06/2010 | TV | DVD | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7.25 stars |
Viewing Notes
The other day I picked up the Urban Action Collection 4-pack of Jim Kelly blaxploitation flicks featuring Black Belt Jones (1974). So much to love about this film including Kelly’s awesome attire. Definitely a fun watch with some great sequences as Black Belt Jones steps in to save a neighborhood karate school. Nice bit part by Scatman Crothers.
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