Movie Description
Super Fly
(1972)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gordon Parks Jr.
- Producer : Sig Shore
- Writer : Phillip Fenty
- Editor : Bob Brady
- Cast : 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
Cast
Priest
Eddie
Georgia
Fat Freddie
Scatter
Cynthia
Dealer
Mrs. Freddie
Robbery Victim
Pimp
Junkie
Junkie
Deputy Commissioner
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Coke Buyer
Militant
Militant
Militant
Karate Instructor
Mother In Apartment
Contracted Man
Contracted Man
Hooker
Hooker
Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)
Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)
Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)
Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)
Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)
Child in Apartment (uncredited)
Crew Member (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleSuper Fly
Status Released
Release Information
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1972-08-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Budget₹ 500000
Revenue₹ 30000000
Production CompaniesSuperfly Ltd.,Sig Shore Productions,Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Action