The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
A black actor tries to make his own movie with an all-black cast, but to make it he's forced to borrow money from the Mafia.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Phillip FentyDirector
- Linda FentyScreenplay
- Gil Scott-HeronOriginal Music Composer
- Nelson LyonScreenplay
Cast
- Calvin LockhartJason
- Charles McGregorCokeman
- Richard LynchJoey
- Marlene ClarkCaroline
- Joan BlondellMama Lou
- Raymond St. JacquesPeter Mosten
- Leonard JacksonJunebug
- Samm-Art WilliamsRufus
- Gail StricklandSamantha - Wasp Lady
- George FarleyBruce Brown
- Mitch MargoDonald
- Hope ClarkeCokeman's Girl
Stills
Themes
blaxploitation cinema