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One Down, Two to go

Original title: One Down, Two to Go
  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
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4.5/10
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Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, Jim Kelly, and Richard Roundtree in One Down, Two to Go (1982)
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A pair of tough cops go after the mob who jinxed the martial arts tournament and injured their buddy.A pair of tough cops go after the mob who jinxed the martial arts tournament and injured their buddy.A pair of tough cops go after the mob who jinxed the martial arts tournament and injured their buddy.
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
587
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  • Director
    • Fred Williamson
  • Writer
    • Fred Williamson(story)
  • Stars
    • Fred Williamson
    • Jim Brown
    • Jim Kelly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Fred Williamson
  • Writer
    • Fred Williamson(story)
  • Stars
    • Fred Williamson
    • Jim Brown
    • Jim Kelly
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    • 21User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    One Down, Two to Go (1982)
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    Fred Williamson
    Fred Williamson
    • Calas Cal
    Jim Brown
    Jim Brown
    • Jas J
    Jim Kelly
    Jim Kelly
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • Ralphas Ralph
    Paula Sills
    • Terias Teri
    Laura Loftus
    • Sallyas Sally
    Joe Spinell
    Joe Spinell
    • Joe Spangleras Joe Spangler
    Tom Signorelli
    Tom Signorelli
    • Marioas Mario
    John Guitz
    • Bobas Bob
    • (as John Gruitz)
    Richard Noyce
    • Hankas Hank
    Peter Dane
    • Rossias Rossi
    Victoria Hale
    Victoria Hale
    • Mrs. Rossias Mrs. Rossi
    Warrington Winters
    • Sheriff Lucasas Sheriff Lucas
    Louis Neglia
    • Armandoas Armando
    Aaron Banks
    • Announceras Announcer
    Mark Bruno
    • Traineras Trainer
    John Dorish
    • Deputyas Deputy
    Dennis Singletary
    • Boyas Boy
    • Director
      • Fred Williamson
    • Writer
      • Fred Williamson(story)
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    Storyline

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    During a high-stakes east-west karate tournament, coach Chuck suspects the match is rigged against him. When looking around the other team's locker room gets him shot, he calls in Cal and J, his partners from California. After exercising a little persuasion and a lot of brute force, they discover who's behind it all. Now the only problem is getting back the money Chuck is owed. —Amazon
    • blaxploitation
    • kung fu
    • karate tournament
    • martial arts tournament
    • martial arts
    • 6 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Forget the A-team. This is the kick-ass team!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The fights that take place during the fictitious martial arts tournament that open the film were not staged. Fred Williamson organized the bouts so the fights would look authentic. The winner of each fight was paid $500, and the loser was pais $100.
    • Quotes

      Cal: I may not know kung fu, but I'm an expert in gun fu.

    • Connections
      Referenced in At the Movies: Nate and Hayes/A Night in Heaven/The Big Score/Terms of Endearment/Danton (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Get Even
      Written by Herb Hetzer and Joe Trunzo

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    It's so coooooooool to be black,brother...
    STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs

    Ralph (Richard Roundtree) and Chuck (Jim Kelly) are two kung fu champions who have set up a tournament to see who is the best.However,they've encountered a problem in the shape of the mob,who are putting pressure on them to rig their tournament.When they instinctively offer resistance,they find themselves the subject of an attack and find themselves relying on pals Cal (Fred Williamson) and J (Jim Brown) to stand up to them and offer retribution.

    Throughout the 70s and into the early 80s,the 'blaxploitation' movie was a big thing and enjoyed a huge following as it did it's thing and played a huge part in bringing black culture into mainstream cinema.Two of it's most iconic figures,Jim Kelly,the unforgettable Williams in Enter the Dragon and Shaft himself Richard Roundtree,who added much to the action element of this movement with their baaaad-asssss attitude and hard personas,enjoy prominent billing in this one,but each have only supporting roles and very limited screen-time.

    As it is,this movie is carried by two other black players,Jim Brown and Fred Williamson,fairly charismatic guys with a fairly effective rapport and presence between them.

    The main problem with the film is the story.It is simplistic as hell and churns on at a robotic pace as the movie rolls on and on.Aside from being one of the lead stars,Williamson also administers directorial duties here and sort of allows his own pet project to meander along at his own comfortable,slumberous pace.The film is simply okay but so nothing special from any other of it's ilk.

    Overall,this is,for the most part,a robotic and plodding entry into it's genre.However,if you want to watch a fair bit of 'black attitude' and style,a cool,funky soundtrack,not to mention some okay martial arts here-and-there,this might just fill a hole in your stomach.***
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    • Apr 20, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Three the Hard Way Part 2
    • Filming locations
      • Meadowlands Arena, Meadowlands Sports Complex - 50 State Highway 120, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Camelot Films
      • Po' Boy Productions
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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