Overview
Priest, a suave top-rung New York City drug dealer, decides that he wants to get out of his dangerous trade. Working with his reluctant friend, Eddie, Priest devises a scheme that will allow him to make a big deal and then retire. When a desperate street dealer informs the police of Priest's activities, Priest is forced into an uncomfortable arrangement with corrupt narcotics officers. Setting his plan in motion, he aims to both leave the business and stick it to the man.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedA cornerstone of early-1970s Blaxploitation cinema, this 1972 crime drama directed by Gordon Parks Jr. follows a slick New York City dealer scheming to pull off one final score and walk away from the streets for good. His exit plan collides with corrupt officials and the dangers of the trade he hopes to leave behind. The tone is gritty and streetwise, balancing action with a sharp social undercurrent and an iconic sense of period style. It appeals to viewers interested in landmark genre filmmaking and urban dramas of its era. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 6.2.
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Top Cast
Ron O'Neal
Priest
Carl Lee
Eddie
Sheila Frazier
Georgia
Charles McGregor
Fat Freddie
Julius Harris
Scatter
Polly Niles
Cynthia
Nate Adams
Dealer
Yvonne Delaine
Mrs. Freddie
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Movie Info
Release Date
August 4, 1972
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
R
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
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