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As a nurse, Coffy (Pam Grier) has seen the ill effects of drugs up close, but it isn't until her little sister becomes addicted to heroin that she finally decides to wage a one-woman battle. Disguised as a prostitute, Coffy goes on a killing rampage, at first going after street dealers and pimps such as sleazy King George (Robert DoQui), then gradually working her way up to bigger honchos. She's shocked, however, when she discovers that her politician boyfriend (Booker Bradshaw) is involved.
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Pam Grier brings spunk and vinegar to Coffy, supported by director Jack Hill's combustible mixture of authentic grit and salacious thrills.

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Kat Sachs Chicago Reader Coffy is somewhat lighter, owing to Pam Grier’s “kick ass, take names, and look amazing while doing so” character. Thus, the Coffy chaser was much needed after the particular brutality... Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Noel Murray The Dissolve Peak Grier, Coffy is a sobering story kept at street level, and while Hill keeps the film in the realm of pulp fantasy, the stakes are high. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 8, 2015 Full Review Don Druker Chicago Reader Jack Hill directs for maximal suspense, violence, and voyeuristic appeal (which Grier certainly embodies). Mar 28, 2007 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Jack Hill... elevates Grier to leading lady status in these down and dirty urban action pictures. They are at times slapdash and sloppy but carry a visceral punch at their best. Aug 19, 2023 Full Review Andrew Pollard Starburst Throw in a frenetic soundtrack, wonderful fashions, ample servings of sex, Sid Haig as a snarling henchman, and a fistful of moustaches and afros, then you have a classic of its time. Rated: 8/10 Apr 11, 2018 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Its real power comes from Hill's potent pulp storytelling and up-front style as well as the novelty of a female hero who takes charge and controls her own destiny. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 13, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick O Pam Grier’s got it goin’ on. When Pam’s drivin’, you’re gonna wanna buckle up! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review L D First blaxploitation movie I´ve watched...It was more of a interesting foray into a genre than having real entertainment value...Cheesy dialogue, predictable plot points, nice "action" tho. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review CodyZamboni Trashy, exciting 1970's style grindhouse fun, as Pam Grier exerts her ultra violent revenge on the pushers, pimps, mobsters, corrupt cops, and politicians, who she blames for her sister's drug addiction. One of Pam's best roles - she's tough, street wise, charming, and sexy. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/23 Full Review Brent A 60% rating ... Pam Grier stars in this solid film. Anything I rate 60% or higher is something I'd recommend seeing at least once. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/06/23 Full Review Wayne K One of the most famous and beloved Blaxploitation films ever made, featuring genre stalwart Pam Grier, Coffy is, in essence, a fairly standard revenge film, with a nurse looking to avenge her sister, who's been ravaged by drug addiction. If it was made nowadays, the lead would likely mow down waves of unscrupulous men with barely a hair falling out of place. But our heroine does struggle, she fails, and she ultimately uses her wit and cunning to overcome the baddies. I liked how the film didn't feel retrained. Full of sex, violence, drug abuse and prostitution, it isn't shying away from the issues its addressing, only wanting to tell the truth and expose the harsh realities that its target audience was living through at the time. It's fun to watch, with a great soundtrack and villains who are realistic rather than cartoonish. Aside from being a standout in its genre, it's a satisfying revenge story that, while it didn't knock me back or anything, still entertained me for all of its 90-minute runtime. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/23 Full Review Steve D Better than most of its kind thanks to Pam Grier. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jack Hill

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Pam Grier

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Booker Bradshaw

Howard Brunswick

Robert Do 'Qui

King George

William Elliott

Carter

Allan Arbus

Arturo Vitroni

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Synopsis As a nurse, Coffy (Pam Grier) has seen the ill effects of drugs up close, but it isn't until her little sister becomes addicted to heroin that she finally decides to wage a one-woman battle. Disguised as a prostitute, Coffy goes on a killing rampage, at first going after street dealers and pimps such as sleazy King George (Robert DoQui), then gradually working her way up to bigger honchos. She's shocked, however, when she discovers that her politician boyfriend (Booker Bradshaw) is involved.
Director
Jack Hill
Producer
Robert Papazian
Screenwriter
Jack Hill
Distributor
American International Pictures
Production Co
American International Pictures (AIP)
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 13, 1973, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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