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Dynamite Jones

Original title: Cleopatra Jones
  • 1973
  • 13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.7K
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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.

  • Director
    • Jack Starrett
  • Writers
    • Max Julien
    • Sheldon Keller
  • Stars
    • Tamara Dobson
    • Bernie Casey
    • Brenda Sykes
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    3.7K
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    • Director
      • Jack Starrett
    • Writers
      • Max Julien
      • Sheldon Keller
    • Stars
      • Tamara Dobson
      • Bernie Casey
      • Brenda Sykes
    • 43User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson
    • Cleopatra Jones
    Bernie Casey
    Bernie Casey
    • Reuben
    Brenda Sykes
    Brenda Sykes
    • Tiffany
    Antonio Fargas
    Antonio Fargas
    • Doodlebug
    Dan Frazer
    Dan Frazer
    • Crawford
    Bill McKinney
    Bill McKinney
    • Purdy
    Stafford Morgan
    Stafford Morgan
    • Sgt. Kert
    Michael Warren
    Michael Warren
    • Andy
    • (as Mike Warren)
    Albert Popwell
    Albert Popwell
    • Matthew Johnson
    Caro Kenyatta
    • Melvin
    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Mrs. Johnson
    Keith Hamilton
    • Maxwell Woodman
    Jay Montgomery
    • Jimmy Beeker
    Arnold Dover
    • Art
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    • Annie
    • (as Angela Gibbs)
    John Alderman
    John Alderman
    • Bruce
    Eugene Jackson
    • Henry
    Lee Weaver
    Lee Weaver
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    • Director
      • Jack Starrett
    • Writers
      • Max Julien
      • Sheldon Keller
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    ColemanDerrick

    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.
    7talisencrw

    I can't get enough of these great 'urban action' films from the 70's!

    Needless to say, my favourite Quentin Tarantino film is 'Jackie Brown'. I enjoyed the action, and Tamara Dobson was gorgeous (I can't believe she was 6'2"! Wow!). I wish she had done more movies, and hadn't died so young (at age 59, of pneumonia and multiple sclerosis). Though director Starrett (who died even younger, of kidney failure) mainly did TV work, I loved his 'Race with the Devil', which was from around this time. He was very good at these kind of films, at both presenting action set-pieces and building suspense.

    I would like to see ALL of these 'urban action' films. Though from my movie-watching experience, I find that I tend to prefer films from before 1970, these films from the 70's are great too, and are a lot more enjoyable to me than most films I see today.

    I sincerely hope that, like in 'Cleopatra Jones', the filmmakers of today could concentrate on actors' presence and stunts, rather than simply go with CGI. I for one would be a lot happier as a cinephile.
    8dgordon-1

    Funky & Fun Gem!

    "Cleopatra Jones" was one of the first "blaxploitation" movies that I ever saw back in the '70s. Tamara Dobson plays Cleopatra Jones, a government agent that must crack a drug ring run by Mommy, Shelley Winters. This movie has a nice pace, and looks like it had a fairly big budget for this genre. Tamara plays the role flawlessly and with style. Some of those fashions! I am surprised she could do some kung-fu fighting with those killer platform shoes on. The other thing that stands out in my mind about this movie is Cleo's sexy corvette, complete with a cassette deck! This was state of the art back in '73 for most cars came with the standard AM radio, or if you wanted to, you could upgrade to 8-track! Shelley Winters is funny and over-the-top with her role as Mommy, the Queen of drug trade. Her performance just adds to the campy appeal of this movie. The supporting cast do well too, and round out this made-for-drive-in classic! The DVD is very basic with no extras, however, it is presented in it's original "cinemascope" aspect ratio. The print looks good, and clear. I am glad that this movie is available on DVD, for it's an enjoyable taste of the '70s!
    5Boyo-2

    Nothing can match the 70s movies

    Tamara Dobson plays the title character, the best dressed United States Agent in the history of cinema. She's on a quest for justice and for burning down poppy fields.

    Her rival is Mommy, played by Shelley Winters, who gives a subtle, restrained perf...naw, I'm fooling ya, she's re-defining over-the-top as she GNAWS on every single piece of scenery, all in a variety of Eva Gabor wigs. Seeing her rub the bottom of her young girlfriend, and then get her feet rubbed by the same girl...I wasn't sure if I was going to vomit or thank the movie gods that created this.

    Plot is virtually unimportant as Cleo battles the fuzz, Antonio Fargas and anyone who gets in her way. Movie is vintage fun and it was nice to see Esther Rolle in a small part. 6/10.
    5Witchfinder-General-666

    Blaxploitation Light

    One thing's for sure - Tamara Dobson is very very cool in the title role of Cleopatra Jones, the sexy heroine of this satirical blaxploitation flick. That being said, Cleopatra, a Special Agent who fights drug lords and other bad guys in a fire-spitting black corvette, is the only true reason to watch "Cleopatra Jones" of 1973. Apart from the cool heroine the film has not very much to offer, as it is simply not as explicit and exploitation-style as most blaxploitation-highlights of the time, such as "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown" starring the incomparable Pam Grier, for example. Sure, the film has a cool heroine, funky music, action and lots of funny moments, but when I am about to watch a film often labeled as a blaxploitation classic I expect a little more. Namely - a little more violence and sleaze.

    Take "Coffy", for example - one of the greatest blaxploitation movies ever made, one of the coolest heroines ever, played by the great Pam Grier, loads of sleaze, brutal violence, and one out of two words is the F-Word. The main weakness of "Cleopatra Jones" is that it is an blaxploitation movie without most of the elements that make exploitation interesting, probably because it was intended for wider audiences. OK, there is some mild violence and some mildly crude language occasionally, but explicit violence, as well as nudity, sex and F-Words were avoided. Not that I need these elements in any movie I see, but for blaxploitation flicks from the 70s they're mandatory, in my opinion.

    The film is very satirical, however, the villains are simply ridiculous (and most of them quite annoying). Funnily the main villain, a very annoying, but also somehow funny white drug-queen called "Mommy" is played by the great Shelley Winters. Blaxploitation regular Antonio Fargas and Bernie Casey, as well as some others also fit in their roles quite well. The main reason, to watch "Cleoatra Jones" is Tamara Dobson however. Dobson is certainly not nearly as unforgettable as the great Pam Grier in her many blaxploitation roles, but she still makes a great, sexy and super-cool blaxploitation heroine, and that alone makes the movie worth the time! The film is overall pretty funny, and a highly entertaining time-waster. If you're looking for truly great blaxploitation cinema, however, go for films like "Coffy" or "Foxy Brown".

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    • 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

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    • Release date
      • May 29, 1974 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cleopatra Jones
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles River, Los Angeles, California, USA(Car chase through river.)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • William Tennant Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,977,024
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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