Dynamite Jones

Original title: Cleopatra Jones

1973
13
1h 29m

IMDb RATING

5.9/10

3.7K

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Dark Comedy Action Crime Thriller

During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs.During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs.During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

5.9/10

3.7K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Cleo's car is a customized black and silver 1973 Corvette Stingray. When she opens the door to get out, the T-bar panel in the roof above the driver's seat automatically opens, so she can get out without squashing her Afro. Five Corvettes were custom-made for the film. One also appears in an episode of Deux cent dollars plus les frais (1974).

Goofs
In the junkyard scenes, the crane's attachment switches from a claw to a magnet and back to a claw again.

Quotes
1st Boy on Skates: Oo-we! Man, that's what I call bad!
2nd Boy on Skates: The word bad ain't got nothin' to do with that.
[Raises his fist in the air]
2nd Boy on Skates: Right on, sweet sister!

Connections
Featured in Adam & Yves (1974)

Soundtracks
Theme from Cleopatra Jones
Written, Produced and Performed by Joe Simon

User reviews42

Featured review

A fun flick!

Cleopatra Jones was an inspired effort, given the period it was made. As a black male, I really appreciate the film. The character is one of liberation, and contrary to what has been said about the film, her job is to get rid of drugs, and keep America safe, black or white!!! And yes, you can do good in the hood and look good as well! She is clearly not meant to be anti-establishment, and the story goes a long way in that regard. It is too bad that characters such as Cleopatra Jones, Foxy Brown, and Coffy do not get the credit they deserve. You wouldn't find too many strong heroines beside Wonder Woman, until Ellen Ripley comes along in Alien.