Movies Like Disco Godfather (1979)

Disco Godfather is a 1979 action, comedy, crime, drama, thriller film from J. Robert Wagoner with a MovieMagicScore of 5.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold and Death Promise.

Action Comedy Crime Drama Thriller

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

1975

When fellow operatives and friends disappear during a mission in Hong Kong, Cleopatra Jones comes to help. She discovers the disappearance involves The Dragon Lady, a feared lipstick lesbian who runs a casino and the local drug trade.

5.7

MagicScore

Death Promise

1977

An apartment dweller goes on a search-and-destroy mission to kill the ruthless landlords who murdered his father.

5.0

MagicScore

TNT Jackson

1974

A woman encounters thugs and drug dealers after traveling to Hong Kong to search for her missing brother.

4.6

MagicScore

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

2019

The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong over the decades, transformed Western action cinema and inspired the birth of cultural movements such as blaxploitation, hip hop music, parkour and Wakaliwood cinema.

6.7

MagicScore

Black Shampoo

1976

A black hairdresser's sexual escapades with married customers lead to a confrontation with a jealous mobster.

4.4

MagicScore

Across 110th Street

1972

In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?

6.7

MagicScore

Shaft in Africa

1973

Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.

6.0

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Shaft's Big Score!

1972

John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.

6.0

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Black Caesar

1973

Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.

5.8

MagicScore

#10

Original Gangstas

1996

The Rebels rule the streets of Gary, Indiana. They shoot storekeeper Marvin Bookman for giving the police information about a drive-by shooting they committed. Marvin’s son, former NFL star and Rebel founder John returns to be with his father and, with a little help from some friends, to destroy the gang his way.

5.6

MagicScore

#11

Hell Up In Harlem

1973

A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.

5.6

MagicScore

#12

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

1971

After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.

5.1

MagicScore

#13

Carlito's Way

1993

Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.

7.8

MagicScore

#14

Om Shanti Om

2007

Reincarnated 30 years after being killed in a suspicious on-set fire, a small-time actor is determined to punish the person who ignited the blaze.

7.1

MagicScore

#15

Who Killed Teddy Bear?

1965

A grim police detective embarks on a one-man crusade to track down a depraved sex maniac when a nightclub deejay receives a disturbing series of obscene phone calls. Finding himself getting far too close to the victim for comfort, the hard-boiled cop must track down the unbalanced pervert before he can carry out his sick threats...

6.2

MagicScore

#16

Coffy

1973

After her younger sister gets involved in drugs and is severely injured by contaminated heroin, a nurse sets out on a mission of vengeance and vigilante justice, killing drug dealers, pimps, and mobsters who cross her path.

6.6

MagicScore

#17

Truck Turner

1974

Truck Turner and his partner Jerry, who make their living as bounty hunters in Los Angeles, are hired to hunt down Gator, a pimp who has skipped bail.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Shaft

1971

Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

6.4

MagicScore

#19

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

The Spook Who Sat by the Door

1973

A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.

6.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Disco Godfather?

The top films similar to Disco Godfather by MovieMagicScore are Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (5.7), Death Promise (5.0), TNT Jackson (4.6). Each shares action/comedy/crime/drama/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Disco Godfather worth watching?

Disco Godfather holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.4/10 from 34 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Disco Godfather?

Disco Godfather (1979) is a action, comedy, crime, drama, thriller film directed by J. Robert Wagoner, starring Rudy Ray Moore, Carol Speed, Jimmy Lynch.

Where can I find more recommendations like Disco Godfather?

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About movies like Disco Godfather

This ranked list pairs Disco Godfather (1979), a action and comedy and crime and drama and thriller film from J. Robert Wagoner, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Rudy Ray Moore take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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