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J.D.'s Revenge (1976)

R | | Action, Horror, Thriller | 25 August 1976 (USA)
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A docile black law student is possessed by a 1940's mobster in mid 1970s New Orleans, Louisiana. The mobster seeks revenge upon the people who killed him and his sister.

Director:

Arthur Marks

Writer:

Jaison Starkes

Stars:

Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glynn Turman ... Isaac
Louis Gossett Jr. ... Rev. Elija Bliss (as Lou Gossett)
Joan Pringle ... Christella
Carl W. Crudup ... Tony (as Carl Crudup)
Julian Christopher Julian Christopher ... Carl (as James Louis Watkins)
Fred Pinkard Fred Pinkard ... Theotis Bliss
Jo Anne Meredith Jo Anne Meredith ... Sara Divine
Alice Jubert Alice Jubert ... Roberta Bliss / Betty Jo
David McKnight ... J.D. Walker
Stephanie Faulkner Stephanie Faulkner ... Phyllis
Fuddle Bagley Fuddle Bagley ... Enoch Land
Earl Billings ... Capt. Turner
Paul Galloway Paul Galloway ... Garage Man
Barbara Tasker Barbara Tasker ... Sheryl
Tom Alden Tom Alden ... Higgins
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A docile black law student is possessed by a 1940's mobster in mid 1970s New Orleans, Louisiana. The mobster seeks revenge upon the people who killed him and his sister. Written by du proserpio <tonypuma@hotmail.com>

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1940s | revenge | nightclub | topless dancer | female nudity | See All (54) »

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He came back from the dead to possess a man's soul, make love to his woman, and get the Vengeance he craved! See more »

Genres:

Action | Horror | Thriller

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R | See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 August 1976 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Reincarnation of J.D. Walker See more »

Filming Locations:

Richmond, Virginia, USA See more »

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Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Ghostface Killah sampled the "That was the best fuckin I ever had/That's because you been dealin with Dasheese/You gotta leave? Where you goin sugar?/I got business to take care of" dialogue for the song "Wildflower" on his 1996 album "Ironman". See more »

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Featured in American Grindhouse (2010) See more »

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I Will Never Let You Go
Lyrics by Joseph A. Greene
Music by Robert Prince and Joseph A. Greene
Sung by Joseph A. Greene
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An outstanding Black action/horror flick with real flair.
13 February 2000 | by tonypuma – See all my reviews

A solid standout from most Black flicks of the middle 70's, JD's Revenge provided an early platform for Glynn Turman (Cooley High) to prove his acting prowess. By playing essentially two characters at once, Turman's passion for the roles combines with the spookiness of the New Orleans setting for memorable results. Louis Gossett plays an excellent preacher with a sordid past. The horror edge of this film is a little heavy-handed, but it is considerably better than most of the genre. A great Black thriller.
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