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Bucktown (1975)

R | | Action, Crime, Drama | 2 July 1975 (USA)
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Duke Johnson visits a small Southern town, intent on burying his brother. After the funeral, he learns that he must stay for 60 days, for the estate to be processed. A few locals convince ... See full summary »

Director:

Arthur Marks

Writer:

Bob Ellison

Stars:

Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, Thalmus Rasulala | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Fred Williamson ... Duke Johnson
Pam Grier ... Aretha
Thalmus Rasulala ... Roy
Tony King ... T.J.
Bernie Hamilton ... Harley
Art Lund ... Chief Patterson
Tierre Turner ... Steve
Morgan Upton ... Sam
Carl Weathers ... Hambone
Jim Bohan Jim Bohan ... Clete
Robert Burton Robert Burton ... Merle
Gene Simms Gene Simms ... Josh
Bruce Watson ... Bagman
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jody Maxwell Jody Maxwell ... Topless Dancer / Girlfriend
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Storyline

Duke Johnson visits a small Southern town, intent on burying his brother. After the funeral, he learns that he must stay for 60 days, for the estate to be processed. A few locals convince Duke to reopen his late brother's nightclub, and soon the local police are intimidating Duke with threats of violence. Duke refuses to pay the bribes they demand, so then he and his lady friend Aretha are threatened and attacked by the crooked cops. Rather than take them on himself, Duke calls on his old pal Roy. Roy brings a few buddies to Bucktown, and they bring justice to the small town. With the cops out of the way, Duke lets his guard down. Then the situation gets out of hand again. Finally, Duke must settle the score himself. Written by veloc <velo_00@yahoo.com>

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redneck | brother | southern | small town | funeral | See All (68) »

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WHATEVER YOU WANT THEY'VE GOT... And Bucktown is where you'll find it!

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 July 1975 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Bucktown, U.S.A. See more »

Filming Locations:

Kansas City, Missouri, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Essaness Pictures,Plitt Theaters See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Glen Glenn Sound)

Color:

Color (Movielab)| Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

When the fight scene between Duke and Roy spills outside, Roy is suddenly wearing a black undershirt under his sweater. See more »

Quotes

Steve: Hey, fresh meat! What you need? Gambling? Girls? You name it. Poker? Pinochle? Poon tang?
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Connections

Featured in Arthur's Kids: A Conversation with Arthur Marks (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

Bucktown Song
by Luther Rabb
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Another Pam Grier classic
19 January 2008 | by lastliberal – See all my reviews

Well, she doesn't show those Pammeries often (just one time) in this film, but just the chance to see Ms. Grier perform is worth the price of admission.

She actually has a very meaty role in the 70s blaxploitation flick that also stars Fred Williamson (From Dusk Till Dawn), who is set to play Henry Kissinger in his 100th film this year; and Carl Weathers (Rocky I-IV, "In the Heat of the Night"), and Thalmus Rasulala (Willie Dynamite, Blacula).

Bob Ellison's screenplay actually is interesting for the genre and the twist in the story is unique.

And, did I mention it is another chance to see Ms. Grier?
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