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

In the scene where Kalinga's wife (Eve Plumb) meets Jack Spade and the kids want to watch TV after finishing their homework, the theme song to The Brady Bunch, in which Plumb played Jan Brady, can be heard in the background.

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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

Slammer: What makes you think you can be a Black hero?
Jack Spade: I'm an ex-football player.

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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

Featured in Century of Black Cinema (2003)

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Soundtracks

"This Beat Is Military"
Written by V. Lynch Jr.
Produced by Bobby 'Bobcat' Ervin
Performed by K-9 Posse
Courtesy of Arista Records

User Reviews

By far the best thing the Wayans brothers ever did

If you know Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans ONLY for their TV work or movies such as Major Payne or Scary Movie, then you have only seen them at their most mediocre. Unlike these other works, the jokes are not are consistently funny.

The film is a very funny send-off of the terrible Blaxploitation films of the 70s. The jokes come one after another after another and very few of them miss the mark. It is pure mindless fun from start to finish. Additionally, many old stars of the genre are here, though I might have enjoyed seeing a few more of them.

One word of warning though: if you are a die-hard, bleeding-heart, politically correct individual, this movie MIGHT give you a heart attack! We showed this movie to such a friend and we eventually had to turn off the video because she was having heart palpitations! But, for everyone else, this is a hilarious film. Also, it may help to try watching a couple Blaxploitation films FIRST to help you understand the parody better.

FYI--Because of the language and brief nudity, this is not a film for the kids. My advice to parents is to watch the film secretly and then feign shock when your kids ask to see it! When the kids are at least teens, then it's probably okay to let them know the truth--that this is a great little comedy.