Revenge is sweet, bitter and black like Coffy.Coffy (1973) stars Pam Grier (Jackie Brown), along with Sid Haig (House of 1000 Corpses) and other seasoned actors. The acting in the film is sensational and adds to the powerful script that is funny, action-packed and disturbing. Pam Grier believably portrays Coffy, a bad-ass woman that is sexy, smart and tough.
Coffy is out to settle the score after her kid sister gets hooked on smack. Coffy hunts down the guilty drug pushers and takes the law in her own hands to get even. After a violent attack on her friend, she decides to infiltrate the mob in order to bring down the whole drug cartel. Coffy uses her seductive ways to earn trust within the tight circle. She is willing to stop at nothing to achieve her goal.
The film contains great dialogue and outrageous costumes. The character King George, who is a pimp, looks the part in form fitting jumpsuits, platform shoes, hats, etc. Coffy wears low-cut dresses, go-go boots, etc. The film is a wonderful time capsule of early 70's fashion.
Coffy was written and directed by Jack Hill, who was also the man behind Foxy Brown and one of my all time favorite movies, Switchblade Sisters.
No comments:
Post a Comment