The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
In Los Angeles, black motorcycle police officer Mark Johnson patrols gang-infested neighborhoods with his white partner and best friend, Jeff McMillan. One afternoon, Mark has a run-in with a gang known as The Virgins, whose leader, Big Donnie, is taken aback by the policeman's understanding, dignified demeanor despite the gang's constant derision. When Mark advises Donnie not to continue to allow his heavily pregnant girl friend, Judy, to ride a motorbike, the gang leader agrees. Later, after Donnie actively seeks Mark out for advice, the Virgins' second-in-command, Kenny, reacts with outrage.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Yaphet KottoDirector
- Sean CameronScreenplay
- Wayne HendersonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Yaphet KottoMark Johnson
- Quinn K. RedekerJeff McMillan
- Virgil FryeKenny
- Corinne ColeJudy
- Ted CassidyBig Donnie
- Irene CagenDelores
- Pamela JonesMargret
- Gary LittlejohnPete