Superfly Movie Review 1972

Controversial upon release, pioneering blaxploitation has Harlem dope dealer finding trouble with gangs and police as he attempts to establish retirement fund from one last deal. Excellent period tunes by Curtis Mayfield. Two lesser sequels.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 98 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

African America, New York, New York, Blaxploitation

Screenplay

Phillip Fenty

Cast

Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Julius W. Harris, Charles McGregor

Cinematography

James Signorelli

Director

Gordon Parks

Music

Curtis Mayfield

Producer

Warner Bros., Sig Shore