Directed by:
Jack HillScreenplay:
Jack HillCinematography:
Paul LohmannComposer:
Roy AyersCast:
Pam Grier, Booker Bradshaw, Robert DoQui, William Elliott, Allan Arbus, Sid Haig, Barry Cahill, Lisa Farringer, Linda Haynes, Jeff Burton, Lyman Ward (more)VOD (2)
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Coffy (Pam Grier) is a dedicated and passionate nurse who seeks revenge on the drug dealers who have devastated her community. When her younger sister becomes a victim of the drug trade, Coffy takes matters into her own hands, going undercover as a vigilante to dismantle the criminal underworld. As Coffy infiltrates the narcotics ring, she uses her intelligence, beauty, and martial arts skills to navigate a dangerous and corrupt world. Along the way, she forms alliances with both law enforcement and the criminal elements, blurring the lines between justice and revenge. Hailed as one of the most groundbreaking works of the Blaxploitation genre, Coffy has been described as a favourite by Quentin Tarantino. Director Jack Hill’s gritty portrayal of urban decay, intense action sequences, and unapologetic approach to addressing societal issues of the time, is celebrated as a classic. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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Jackie Brown aside, this is probably Tarantino’s icon Pam Grier's most famous film (reaching a certain cult status in the US, see some overseas polls). Here, she’s a nurse who, after her younger sister overdoses on drugs, decides to put an end to the drug dealers in her town. Blaxploitation AF. 1970s atmosphere, a big black afro and stylish music accompany her journey of revenge, with a loaded shotgun, a blown brain here and there and some memorable scenes. There’s an unforgettable moment with a crazy car ride dragging a condemned man to death on a rope, and the magnificent battle between several women, when Grier hides razors in her afro and surprises her rival, who decides to pull her hair. I believe this film must have made Tarantino drool with joy.
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Pam Grier is absolutely incredible here. On one hand, almost defenseless, on the other, dealing out death wherever possible. But the main thing is just the fact that she's incredibly hot. Her character is incredible and it's good that she wasn't afraid to show her assets. Even if the plot was stupid, which it isn't in this case, it would be worth seeing the film just for her.
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