A Chicago private detective returns back home to Louisville, Kentucky, to help her father fight mobsters.
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Sheba Shayne (Pam Grier) returns to her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky to help her father. A proud businessman, he refuses to be intimidated by thugs attempting to run him out of business. While Sheba looks for the men (and the organization) supporting the thugs, she also finds a sinister motive behind their actions. Sheba's former flame Brick (Austin Stoker) adds some muscle to her mission. Written by Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>
Plot Keywords:
kentucky | detective | female protagonist | disarming someone | black belt |Taglines:
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14 October 1977 (Portugal) See more »Also Known As:
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Walker: Shit, you can't kick no shadow, bitch! Catch me!
[runs away]
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(uncredited)
Words and Music by Cloteal Cleveland
Sung by Barbara Mason
Courtesy of Buddah Records
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The address of the loan company is given as 649 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40207, but 649 West Main Street would have a zip code of 40202. See more »Quotes
Sheba Shayne: You better talk, big man, before I put my number one foot down your number one mouth.Walker: Shit, you can't kick no shadow, bitch! Catch me!
[runs away]
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I'm In Love With You(uncredited)
Words and Music by Cloteal Cleveland
Sung by Barbara Mason
Courtesy of Buddah Records
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'Sheba, Baby' (1975)
** 1/2 (out of 4)
Blaxploitation Girdler style has Pam Grier leaving Chicago and heading to Louisville when she hears a bunch of thugs are trying to push her father out of his business. Soon dad is shot dead and it's up to Grier to track down the killers and put an end to them. Once again, this isn't the greatest film in the world and it's certainly not an Oscar-winner but if you enjoy the genre and what it has to offer then you're going to be able to enjoy what's here. I was a little hesitant going into a PG-rated blaxploiation film but the screenplay offers up enough action to keep things moving even though I'm sure fans of Grier want the R-rated action that comes with the nudity. Grier is as tough as ever here and she really turns in another winning performance. What always amazes me about her is how much fire and energy you can see her burning even if she's just standing around not doing a thing. Then, when it's time to fight, that energy just erupts like a volcano and one can't help but respect that energy she brings to a film. The supporting players include Rudy Challenger, Austin Stoker and Dick Merrifield but there's no doubt that the film belongs to Grier. Having lived in Louisville for many years, the film gave me even more entertainment than it probably will from someone who has never visited the city. There were several locations that I recognized and that's always going to add a little bit more charm to a film for someone. The movie does go over the top in its violence and I was a little surprised to see more of the red stuff than I was expecting. Of course, being a blaxploitation picture we've got to end the film with a wild chase and shoot out and that doesn't disappoint here either. Seeing Grier in a wetsuit never hurts either.