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Cleopatra Jones [1973]


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'Cleopatra Jones' is a must see for 70s buffs.
Review date: 2007-07-03 Rating: 8 out of 10

I think Tamara Dobson is absolutely stunning in the movie she's no Pam Greir but she does have some spunk in her. 'Cleopatra Jones' is one of my favourite 1970s exploitation movies. While technically blaxploitation it bears very little resemblance to the grittiness and relative realism of 'Shaft', 'Superfly' or 'Black Caesar'. It is closer to 'Black Belt Jones' meets James Bond, especially the spectacular opening sequence in Turkey. If you don't take it too seriously this is fantastic fun.

Tamara Dobson, as Special Government Agent Cleopatra Jones, is beautiful, sassy and one not to be mess with. Her lover's (Bernie Casey - 'Never Say Never Again') half-way house is under threat of closure after a dubious drug bust. Cleo suspects the involvement of a crooked cop (the always menacing Bill McKinney - 'Deliverance'), and local drug big wig Mommy (Shelley Winters as a larger than life lesbian leather queen!). Mommy and her henchmen (one of which is the legendary Paul Koslo - 'The Omega Man') try everything in their power to stop Cleopatra, but hell, look at her moves! her clothes! her Afro! Who do you think is gonna win here?! And then there is the romantic scene with her and Bernie Casey which is not explicit but intense.

While the movie can be classified as "cheesy" by many, it does have action, adventure, and romance. The action is non-stop-Cleo is always kung fuing someone or driving the hell out of her Corvette to get away from the bad guys. Also, there a pretty neat scene where she rides a motorcycle up a steep hill to everyone's dismay (if you happen to catch CJ on DVD or VHS, use pause on this scene-it is clearly a Caucasian male, with brown makeup, who is actually riding the motorcycle).

A stylish, silly and wonderfully entertaining trash classic. Directed by Jack Starrett ('Slaughter', 'Race With The Devil') and co-written and produced by actor Max Julien ('Psych-Out', 'The Mack') is a must see.......... Who is that Bad Mamma Jamma?


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I can't believe studios actually made movies so TERRIBLE!!!
Review date: 2006-10-14 Rating: 2 out of 10

They named Ed Wood the worst director in Hollywood but after watching this turd I realize the honor should be awarded to whoever directed this movie.

I can't believe Shelley Winters agreed to play a role in this movie.

I'm not talking so much about the 70's slang stuff because I remember some good movies from that era. But it does date the movie. But I have to admit the dialog and script are just as bad as the direction.

briliant!!!!!
Review date: 2006-01-02 Rating: 10 out of 10

A brilliant movie, an era of the blacksplotation mark of the early 70's, when bruce lee style kung fu kicks were well in fashion and when women like shelly winters were also baddies, this gives way for domination marks for justice, the film that makes kicking butt actresses like tamara dobson bring life into other great movies, bernie casey and antonio fargas also stars

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Actor(s):
Brenda Sykes
Antonio Fargas
Dan Frazer
Bernie Casey
Tamara Dobson

Creators:
Tamara Dobson (Primary Contributor)
Bernie Casey (Primary Contributor)
David M. Walsh (Cinematographer)
Allan Jacobs (Editor)
Max Julien (Producer)
Max Julien (Writer)
William Tennant (Producer)
Sheldon Keller (Writer)

Director(s):

Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900112758
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2004-08-02
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 84 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1973-07
Language: English (Original Language)

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