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| Superfly | 
 enlarge | Director: Gordon Parks Jr.
Actors: Ron O'neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Julius Harris, Charles Mcgregor
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.96
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Avg. Customer Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 6571
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 95
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.7 x 0.6
MPN: D28888D
ISBN: 0790785374
UPC: 085392888825
EAN: 9780790785370
ASIN: B0000TWMT8
Theatrical Release Date: August 4, 1972
Release Date: January 13, 2004
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Product Description
"Undeniably exciting" is what Leonard Maltin calls this pioneering film that kicked off the entire "blaxploitation" action film genre of the 1970s. When you're born raised and trapped in the ghetto you want to get out any way you can -- in this case it's a Harlem drug dealer trying to set up a retirement fund before he quits the business for good. Directed by Gordon Parks Jr. ("The Learning Tree") and featuring the classic score by legendary Curtis MayfieldRunning Time: 93 min.System Requirements:Running Time 93 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 085392888825
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The pinnacle of blaxploitation movies, the 1972 Superfly stars Ron O'Neal as a drug dealer who wants out of the business but decides to take out some enemies in the process. With its criminal hero, one might almost think this could be an existential crime movie, but no...it's really just an effective piece of pulp with a strong performance by O'Neal, grim settings, cool direction by Gordon Parks Jr., and a famous soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield. --Tom Keogh
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 The Costume Designer Was On Point June 3, 2008
Instead of giving props to the movie, which was marginal at best. I'll speak on the costume designer. Bravo for the clothes...they were "Out Of Sight!" Also, Priest's car was the sickest car I've ever seen in my life...I want one.
 "SUPERFLY"- Ron Neal April 28, 2008
The late 1960's to early 70's period produced many great classic films and "Superfly" starring Ron Neal is definitely one of them.
The story of a New York City's Harlem and drug dealing pimp who wants out of the business is brilliantly portrayed by Neal in this unforgettable classic. Watch as you transport yourself to a far better era. Like the old saying goes, "they sure don't make movies like they used to". Not to be missed by fans of this by gone era and this classic film genre.
Superfly is still the movie, after 35 years of its original release!!! February 8, 2008
This film is one of the best films that was released in the 1970s blaxploitation era. Ron O'Neal was very convincing as a drug dealer trying to leave the life behind. Even though I was born in 1982, this film still resonates with me, because a lot of dudes who were born in the 1980s, feel as if being a drug dealer is something to glamorize and become, but it's not. There are only two ways out, either a stint in prison, or the graveyard.
 "I'm looking to get out of the life" October 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was born in the 60's so i was a kid when these "blaxploitation" films came out,and even though i was under the legal age to see them at the time I saw my fare share regardless.Superfly was a film I didn't see until in my 20's and its in my top 3.Don't focus on the title or the flashy clothes/car,focus on the message.This was a young cat who came to the realization that there's more to life than the drug game ,but he's not willing to "work for chump change"either.I totally agree with Jenks in his review.Why wait until you're jailed,old,or dead before you finally get it.Even though Priest had a plan it just goes to show you "the man " doesn't want us doing anything productive.This movie is for all young cats hustlin' and living the life.KNOW WHEN TO FOLD 'EM.
A classic black film for the ages! July 10, 2007
Ron O'neal gave his best performance as an actor in this 70's classic. It showed the story of a street hustler focused on getting out of the drug game, inspite of his colleagues trying to hold him back. Gordon Parks Jr. did an excellent job directing this urban drama classic. The story line was superb as well as the cast that appeared in the film. Sheila Frazier is still quite a foxx to this day. Eddie really should've known better than to leave his main man Priest hangin' at the end. I was glad to see Priest sho nuff stick it to the man at the end of the movie.
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