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Super Fly

Gordon Parks / US, 1972 / 91 min.

Super Fly, one of the most successful blaxploitation films of the ‘70s, is propelled and carried by the music of Curtis Mayfield. His soundtrack to the adventures of suave coke dealer Priest, played by the charismatic Ron O’Neal, is considered a milestone in music history.

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Director

Gordon Parks

Production year

1972

Country

US

Original title

Super Fly

Length

91 min.

Subtitles

NLD

Format

35mm

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