Blaxploitation film about three martial-arts specialists who prevent white supremacists from tainting the U.S. water supply with a toxin that's only harmful to black people.
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Cast
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| Jim Brown | ... | Jimmy Lait | |
| Fred Williamson | ... | Jagger Daniels | |
| Jim Kelly | ... | Mister Keyes | |
| Sheila Frazier | ... | Wendy Kane | |
| Jay Robinson | ... | Monroe Feather | |
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Charles McGregor | ... | Charley |
| Howard Platt | ... | Keep | |
| Richard Angarola | ... | Dr. Fortrero | |
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David Chow | ... | Link |
| Marian Collier | ... | Eva | |
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Junero Jennings | ... | House |
| Alex Rocco | ... | Lt. Di Nisco | |
| Corbin Bernsen | ... | Boy | |
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Renie Radich | ... | Girl |
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Janice Carroll | ... | Nurse |
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The story involves a white supremist plot to taint the United States water supply with a toxin that is harmless to whites but lethal to blacks. The only obstacles that stand in the way of this dastardly plan are Jim Brown, Fred Williamson and Jim Kelly, who shoot, kick and karate chop their way to final victory. Written by <gilesw@hotmail.com>
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The big three are on this case! They're the only ones who can save their race! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
26 June 1974 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Les démolisseurs See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$1,800,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$1,275,072, 15 July 1974Company Credits
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Music by Richard Tufo
Lyrics by Lowrell Simon
Performed by The Impressions (as Impressions)
Courtesy of Buddah and Curtom Records
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Both Fred Williamson and Jim Brown carry .44 Magnum guns as well as other types of guns throughout the film, yet are never seen to reload at any point in the film. This would also continue in One Down, Two to go (1982) in which Williamson and Brown both carry the same type of gun and never reload them. See more »Goofs
When Mister Keyes fights the corrupt police officers, his shoes go from brown boots to brown basketball shoes and back between shots. See more »Quotes
Dr. Fortrero: This little mixture of mine is as lethal as cyanide and as selective as a lady buying perfume.See more »
Alternate Versions
Additional scenes were added to the TV version to pad out the running time and for content. See more »Soundtracks
WendyMusic by Richard Tufo
Lyrics by Lowrell Simon
Performed by The Impressions (as Impressions)
Courtesy of Buddah and Curtom Records
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A very good blaxpoitation flick from the mid 70s. Much more ambitious than the usual genre fare, the movie is slickly made, starring three of the most famous stars of the time, Jim Brown, Jim Kelly and Fred Williamson. As I recall, the casting caused quite a stir at the time of release. My only complaint is the unsatisfying, rushed final act. Gordon Parks, the director failed in giving the villains a memorable send off. Well worth seeing. The soundtrack by the Impressions is great as well.
By the way, having seen the movie in a theater, the lighting problems noted in other reviews is due to the poor print used, a second generation, edited TV version. The original version included a nude scene by the three motorcycle riding women "interogators" and more closeup kung fu violence, by Jim Kelly. Hopefully, a DVD release someday will restore the original R rated cut.