Coffy

1973
M18
1h 30m

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6.8/10

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On this IMDbrief we recognize cinematic representations of black power that leapt off the screens in the 1970s and milestone movies that you should add to your Watchlist.

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A nurse serves inner-city drug dealers with some vigilante justice after her sister becomes their latest victim.A nurse serves inner-city drug dealers with some vigilante justice after her sister becomes their latest victim.A nurse serves inner-city drug dealers with some vigilante justice after her sister becomes their latest victim.

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

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Trivia
The idea to hide various weapons in Coffy's afro came from Pam Grier.

Goofs
Brunswick mistakenly calls the character of Ramos by the actor's real name: Ruben.

Quotes
Coffy: This is the end of your rotten life, you motherfuckin' dope pusher!

Alternate versions
The film was initially rejected for UK cinema under the title "Coffey" and then passed 6 months later with minimal BBFC cuts (to the stabbing of Omar). All later releases were fully uncut.

Connections
Featured in Urban Legend (1998)

Soundtracks
Coffy Baby
Sung by Dee Dee Bridgewater
Music by Roy Ayers
Lyrics by Roselle Weaver

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One of the best exploitation films ever

Excellently filmed, directed, and written. One of the best action films of the 70s, equally as sadistic as any Italian or German "S and M" movies. Scenes of black man being tied and dragged by car make a modern audience VERY uncomfortable! Pam Grier shows it all! I dig the scene with her and the leather chick with the junky girlfriend. Jack Hill should be praised for bringing us the gem of a movie!