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Black Belt Jones [VHS] (1974)

Starring: Jim Kelly (II), Gloria Hendry Director: Robert Clouse Rating: R (Restricted) Format: VHS Tape

4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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Actors: Jim Kelly (II), Gloria Hendry, Scatman Crothers, Eric Laneuville, Alan Weeks
Directors: Robert Clouse
Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
Language: English
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number of tapes: 1
Studio: Warner Home Video
VHS Release Date: April 27, 1994
Run Time: 85 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

ASIN: 6300269825
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,765 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)
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#28 in Video > Action & Adventure > Martial Arts
#30 in Video > African American Cinema

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A kung-fu expert battles the Mafia to save his karate studio from mob redevelopment in Watts area of L.A.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Where is the DVD?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?, December 24, 2003

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This is an outrage that the superb blacksploitation classic is not out on DVD yet. This movie is amazing. Highly recommend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Kelly Sets the Stage for His Masterpiece "Hot Potato", December 17, 1998

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If you don't believe that Jim Kelly is a master actor, you will after seeing "Black Belt Jones". He manages to pull off the cheesiest movie ever made in two different genres: kung-fu and blaxploitation. This film is truly an artifact of the '70s (check out that theme music!) and is much more deserving of being revived in the '90s than disco. A real gem--where else can you see a respected government agent who is also a master of karate fight drug dealers and the Mafia--wearing a leisure suit? My favourite part was when the evil gang leader and drug dealer (aren't all villians in early-'70s action movies evil drug lords or gang leaders?) is crushed in a garbage compressor--but still manages to scream his defiance AFTER the fact. A masterpiece.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously, WB. Where's the DVD????????, November 26, 2004

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Hands down a absolute classic of blaxploitation and martial arts. The opening credits alone is more fun than most of the movies out today.
However, I haven't seen this movie is over ten years, because I'm waiting for the DVD. Anyone at WB care to comment? This is a shameful omission.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED IT AGAIN
I saw this movie the one and only time when I was eight in the theatre and I remember the entire black audience roaring through the whole thing. Read more

Published on March 12, 2006 by K. Staples

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best bad movies ever
This film isn't a comedy, but the opening credits are 3 of the funniest minutes in motion picture history! Read more

Published on August 6, 2005 by Alan Hummel

5.0 out of 5 stars Supreme!!!
Hands down, the greatest American martial arts film of all-time. It is a film that has fun with itself. It's not serious at all. Read more

Published on April 21, 2004 by J. Inman

5.0 out of 5 stars Wesley! I'm gonna smack the black off you!
BBJ is the best. Hands down. You can not be a martial arts fan and not LOVE this movie. Not only does it have Mr. Read more

Published on February 4, 2004 by Moe

4.0 out of 5 stars Where's the DVD????
Come on??? Who's dropping the ball on this one? I want a 5 disc special edition, special features, you name it. I'm very disappointed.

Published on July 19, 2003 by David M. James

5.0 out of 5 stars Underated Cult Classic!!!!!
Black Belt Jones delivers! This is a film that successfully blends fast paced kung-fu with a somewhat serious plot. Nonetheless, this movie is hilarious. Read more

Published on August 28, 2002 by K. Reynolds

5.0 out of 5 stars From Enter the Dragon: "I'll be too busy looking good"
Jim Kelly should have taken over when his partner(Bruce Lee) left us. Jim made everyone in da' house start Kung Fu fighting. If you don't have a Blaxploitation movie, this is it.

Published on March 30, 2002 by Marvin L. Johnson

1.0 out of 5 stars Does worse mean better?
I have never been a big believer in the "so bad it's good" theory that is popular among some movie watchers. Read more

Published on March 23, 2002 by Brett Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful Kung Fu Baby!
Get a Forty Ouncer, some soul food, and grow out that fro'! The best movie I have seen in a long time. You will laugh yourself sick...

Published on December 14, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars The Quintessential Blaxploitation Film
Jim Kelly, White Corvette, Beach House, All Female Ku Fung Fighting Crew,Afros, Scatman Caruthers,make for a very entertaining movie!

Published on December 1, 2001

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