I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

In this parody of blaxploitation movies, a black hero wannabe reunites former black heroes from the 70s to help him get revenge on Mr. Big.

Director:

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Writer:

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Stars:

Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Keenen Ivory Wayans	...	Jack Spade
Bernie Casey	...	John Slade
Antonio Fargas	...	Flyguy
Steve James	...	Kung Fu Joe
Isaac Hayes	...	Hammer
Jim Brown	...	Slammer
Ja'net DuBois	...	Ma Bell
Dawnn Lewis	...	Cheryl
John Vernon	...	Mr. Big
Clu Gulager	...	Lt. Baker
Kadeem Hardison	...	Willie
Damon Wayans	...	Leonard
George James	...	Bruno
Marc Figueroa	...	Knuckles
Robert Colbert	...	Farrell

Storyline

Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

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Plot Keywords:

parody | blaxploitation | disco | crooked cop | hand to hand combat | 

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Taglines:

It's tough to be a black hero.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 December 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

I'm Gonna Git You, Sucka

Filming Locations:

US Steel Plant, Gary, Indiana, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$13,030,057 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Front Films, Ivory Way Productions, Raymond Katz Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Producer Peter McCarthy persuaded John Cusack, with whom he had worked before, to appear in the last big shoot-out scene as a delivery boy. He was shot multiple times and was burned by several of the nearly 20 squibs attached to his body. They didn't use the scene.

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Goofs

When Cheryl identifies herself as Junebug's widow at his burial, the A/V is mismatched when she says, "He was my husband."

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Quotes

Hammer: Spade, we ain't heroes no more, We're businessmen!
John Spade: You two big motherfuckers in here cookin' red beans and grits - you call that business?
Hammer: Man, you really know how to hurt a guy.

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Crazy Credits

Kung Fu Joe (Steve James) crawls up to a cop at the scene of the film's final confrontation: "Slade. I must find Slade." [rips off his shirt] "Kung Fu Joe is here!" Cop: "Sorry buddy. They've already gone." [walks away] Kung Fu Joe: [calls after him] "Yo brother, do you got a bandaid?"

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Connections

Spoofs Rambo III (1988)

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Soundtracks

"War"
Written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong
Produced by Norman Whitfield
Performed by Edwin Starr
Courtesy of Motown Record Co.

User Reviews

one of the most funniest black plortation films

I can remember when I was young and I watch this movie. It was a very funny film, but after a couple years later is when really watched this movie and really understood it. Thats when I really enjoyed it. the Wayans brothers scary movies of today didn't have anything on there older brother movie back then. Issac Hays & Jim Brown were really funny as Hammer & Slammer. flyguy, kung fu joe and the rest of the caracters in the film will keep you laughing. I rate this movie a 10/10 and it will always be on of my favorite black plortation films.