Super Fly

1972
R
1h 31m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

8.8K

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Drug Crime Action Crime Drama Music Thriller

The daily routine of cocaine dealer Priest who wants to score one more super deal and retire.The daily routine of cocaine dealer Priest who wants to score one more super deal and retire.The daily routine of cocaine dealer Priest who wants to score one more super deal and retire.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

8.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

Georgia
(as Shiela Frazier)

Julius Harris

Scatter
(as Julius W. Harris)

Charles McGregor

Fat Freddie
(as Charles MacGregor)

Nate Adams

Dealer

Polly Niles

Cynthia

Yvonne Delaine

Mrs. Freddie

Henry Shapiro

Robbery Victim

K.C.

Pimp

James G. Richardson

Junkie
(as Jim Richardson)

Make Bray

Junkie

Al Kiggins

Police

Bob Bonds

Police

Fred Ottaviano

Police
(as Fred Rolaf)

Alex Stevens

Police

Harry Manson

Police

Floyd Levine

Police

Director
- Gordon Parks Jr.
Writer
- Phillip Fenty
All cast & crew
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Storyline

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Trivia
This is one of a few films with a soundtrack that grossed more than the film itself.

Goofs
The number of men attacking Priest in the final fight scene varies from shot to shot, though, from the angles used, there should be a consistent number.

Quotes
Youngblood Priest: I'm gettin' out, Eddie.
Eddie: Gettin' outta what?
Youngblood Priest: The cocaine business.
Eddie: Oh, sweet. Sh*t. Say, those junkies must have knocked a hole in your head. You're gonna give all this up? 8-Track Stereo, color T.V. in every room, and can snort a half a piece of dope everyday? That's the American Dream, nigga! Well, ain't it? Ain't it?

Alternate versions
The Warner Bros. logo in some prints including the 2023 airing on TCM is plastered with the 2001 variant.

Connections
Edited into The Cinema Snob: Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (2018)

Soundtracks
Little Child Runnin' Wild
Written by Curtis Mayfield
Performed by Curtis Mayfield

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Review

Featured review

7/10

Look, I know it's a rotten game, but it's the only one The Man left us to play.

Long "Maxi" coats and "Superfly" hats with platform shoes: yes, I was one who jumped into the fashion trend at the time. I hat a purple hat and coat and four-inch platforms after this film came out. I wish I had a picture. :-)

This was a defining film that mightily affect a generation. The music of Curtis Mayfield made it even more enjoyable. It wasn't just a blaxploitation film, it was a good experience.

Sure the fights were lame, the acting nothing to write home about, and even the sex scenes left a lot to be desired, but this was an important film. See it ass soon as you can.