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Black Dynamite

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
49K
YOUR RATING
Black Dynamite (2009)
A 1970s-set story of a man's mission to fight drugs, crime, and injustice from his city's streets, all the way to the Honky House.
Play trailer2:20
3 Videos
65 Photos
  • Action
  • Comedy
Black Dynamite is the greatest African-American action star of the 1970s. When his only brother is killed by The Man, it's up to him to find justice.Black Dynamite is the greatest African-American action star of the 1970s. When his only brother is killed by The Man, it's up to him to find justice.Black Dynamite is the greatest African-American action star of the 1970s. When his only brother is killed by The Man, it's up to him to find justice.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
49K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Scott Sanders
  • Writers
    • Michael Jai White(screenplay)
    • Byron Minns(screenplay)
    • Scott Sanders(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jai White
    • Arsenio Hall
    • Tommy Davidson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Sanders
  • Writers
    • Michael Jai White(screenplay)
    • Byron Minns(screenplay)
    • Scott Sanders(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jai White
    • Arsenio Hall
    • Tommy Davidson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 114User reviews
    • 170Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos3

    Black Dynamite: Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:20
    Black Dynamite: Theatrical Trailer
    Black Dynamite -- "Dojo Scene"
    Trailer 1:05
    Black Dynamite -- "Dojo Scene"
    Black Dynamite: Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:40
    Black Dynamite: Teaser Trailer

    Photos65

    Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Salli Richardson-Whitfield in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Black Dynamite (2009)
    Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)

    Top cast

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    Michael Jai White
    Michael Jai White
    • Black Dynamiteas Black Dynamite
    Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall
    • Tasty Freezeas Tasty Freeze
    Tommy Davidson
    Tommy Davidson
    • Cream Cornas Cream Corn
    Phyllis Applegate
    Phyllis Applegate
    • Aunt Billyas Aunt Billy
    Obba Babatundé
    Obba Babatundé
    • Osirisas Osiris
    • (as Obba Babatunde)
    William Bassett
    William Bassett
    • Captain Yancyas Captain Yancy
    Troy Lindsey Brown
    • Kid #1as Kid #1
    Fredella Calloway
    Fredella Calloway
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Cheryl Carter
    • Black Dynamite's Motheras Black Dynamite's Mother
    Juka Ceesay
    • Valet Girlas Valet Girl
    • (as Juka Cesay)
    Kevin Chapman
    Kevin Chapman
    • O'Learyas O'Leary
    Lucky Davis
    Lucky Davis
    • Paperboyas Paperboy
    Nicholas Earley
    • Neighborhood Kidas Neighborhood Kid
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Dinoas Dino
    Jason Jack Edwards
    Jason Jack Edwards
    • Soul Brotheras Soul Brother
    • (as Jason Jack Edwards)
    Jon Kent Ethridge
    • 12 year old Black Dynamiteas 12 year old Black Dynamite
    Mary Evans
    • Woman at tableas Woman at table
    Cory Gluck
    • 16 year old Jimmyas 16 year old Jimmy
    • Director
      • Scott Sanders
    • Writers
      • Michael Jai White(screenplay) (story)
      • Byron Minns(screenplay) (story)
      • Scott Sanders(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The prosthetic penis worn by Gunsmoke (Buddy Lewis) was actually a flesh colored baby pacifier.
    • Goofs
      When Black Dynamite is talking to Honey Bee, a tear running down Honey Bee's face disappears and reappears from shot to shot. This is deliberately mocking the lack of continuity shown by many of the movies that this film parodies.
    • Quotes

      Black Dynamite: Ha-ha! I threw that shit before I walked in the room!

    • Alternate versions
      The international version of the film contains six minutes of additional footage, consisting of extra dialogue in some scenes and extended fight sequences. In the scene where Black Dynamite and Cream Corn take a helicopter and leave Kung Fu Island, they use it to destroy Fiendish Dr. Wu's complex before heading off to the White House.
    • Connections
      Featured in American Grindhouse (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      West Side Rumble
      (uncredited)

      Music by Sam Spence

    User reviews114

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A breakthrough performance by Micheal Jai White!
    Movies like Black Dynamite give you an intense yearning for blaxploitation films. Its one of those sadly rare---if not moribund---genres that deserve to be resurrected. I'm quite sure you'll agree when you see it. It first premiered at the 2009 Sundance film festival, where Sony worldwide acquisitions picked it up for distribution. Its a shame Hollywood doesn't produce them as frequently as they did in the early to mid-70s. I don't think I've seen another one since Undercover Brother(2002), which I quite liked. Blaxploitation---even though contemporary ones are few and far between---is one of my favorite movie genres. Those types of films are witty, hilariously silly, tongue-in-cheek and immensely entertaining, and Black Dynamite is no exception.

    I felt a deep sense of nostalgia watching it because it reminded me of classic films of the genre, especially the highly influential Foxy Brown(1972). Incidentally, just like in Black Dynamite, the antagonist in Foxy Brown is also known as "The Man". I tremendously enjoyed other blaxploitation films such as Jackie Brown(1997), Shaft(1971), Superfly(1972), Coffey(1973), I'm Gonna Git You Sucka(1988), etc, so I eagerly anticipated Black Dynamite when I saw the trailer early last year, and boy did it deliver!. Kudos to Scott Sanders for his inspired direction, Adrian Younge for his original score and editing, and Shawn Maurer(cinematographer) for capturing the 1970's zeitgeist so vividly. I can say with absolute certainty that its arguably the best blaxploitation film since Shaft. Its infinitely better than Undercover Brother. And did I mention its relentlessly hilarious? It rivals The Hangover as one of the funniest films of 2009.

    Micheal Jai White---who shares writing credits Byron Minns and Scott Sanders---really should be a bigger star. With a strong screen presence and undeniable charisma, he's proved he's quite capable of carrying a movie. I wish Hollywood producers would cast this guy more often. Despite being basically a Micheal Jai White show, gorgeous leading lady Salli Richardson-Whitfied makes her presence felt as Gloria, Black Dynamite's partner. Also starring in the film, in smaller roles include Kym Whitley, Arsenio Hall, Nicole Ari Parker, R&B singer Brian Mcknight, Tommy Davison, Mykelti Williamson, to name a few. Jason James and Rick Montgomery did a great job casting them. Even if you're not a fan of blaxploitation films, there's no doubt you'll have a great time watching this terrific film. I've never seen a film this funny in such a long time. Don't miss it! You dig?
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    • Dec 18, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2010 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • film website for promotion
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 黑色決殺令
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Forever Cemetery - 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Destination Films
      • Ars Nova Entertainment
      • Goliath Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,900,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $242,578
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $131,862
      • Oct 18, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $296,557
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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