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Foxy Brown

Play trailer Poster for Foxy Brown R Released Apr 5, 1974 1h 31m Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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59% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 66% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Unable to pay back the $20,000 he owes the mob, small-time hustler Link (Antonio Fargas) instead gives up the identity of an undercover cop (Terry Carter) who happens to be dating his sister, Foxy Brown (Pam Grier). When gangsters later kill the cop, Foxy is quick to make the connection and swears vengeance. Posing as a prostitute, and with the help of a group of neighborhood vigilantes, she gradually tracks down the hit men, their Mafia bosses and her own brother.
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Rampant amorality and sensationalist flourishes give this crime thriller a rich coat of grime, but Foxy Brown's powerful center lies in Pam Grier's commanding performance.

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Noel Murray The Dissolve As handled by Hill, the sensationalistic elements seem both natural and marginal. Grier as Foxy would be fun to watch even if she kept her clothes on and her claws in. Rated: 3/5 Jun 8, 2015 Full Review Jerry Renshaw Austin Chronicle This is fun action sleaze from the classic era of drive-in blaxploitation films, driven by the no-nonsense direction of Jack Hill, and did well enough at the box office to help put the still-gorgeous Pam Grier on the map. Don't miss it. Mar 13, 2007 Full Review Barbara Scharres Chicago Reader The film is dated, but its mixed message -- and its potential to offend virtually everyone -- still makes it a powerful discussion starter. Mar 13, 2007 Full Review George Anderson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Brutally dehumanizing black exploitation film pandering to racial prejudices and sadism. Sep 24, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand There’s plenty of sex, a catty girl-fight that leaves the losers topless, and car chases and shoot-outs galore and Hill’s gritty low budget action scenes are marked by visceral, wincing violence. Aug 19, 2023 Full Review Sean Burns Crooked Marquee Half-remake, half-victory lap, the film was originally intended as a sequel titled 'Burn, Coffy, Burn!' hastily re-written in ways that don't always entirely make sense, showcasing a more playful side of the star's screen persona. Mar 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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nick s The lead actress is quite compelling. The movie feels like it leans too much on her sex appeal though. Some of the support actors weren't great. Still, plenty of action and not a bad effort overall. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Sebastian L Grier's sassiness is the glue that holds it together, and the film's abundance of attitude compensates a lot for its technical shortcomings. Foxy Brown is a must if you're into cult classics. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Sams K One of the best blaxploitation movie ever! Pam Grier is an icon and she's hot af. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Watchable, campy, and often brutal tale of revenge. Contains a surprising amount of gore. Pam Grier is all kinds of awesome. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Dallas H Pam Grier is an icon in the Blaxploitation genre. Everyone knows it! This movie is as good of a popcorn flick as any other. In hindsight, it's a bit cheesy here and there, but that's okay. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Brent A 60% rating ... Pam Grier definitely shines in this film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Pam Grier

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Antonio Fargas

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Peter Brown

Steve Elias

Sally Ann Stroud

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Terry Carter

Michael Anderson

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Synopsis Unable to pay back the $20,000 he owes the mob, small-time hustler Link (Antonio Fargas) instead gives up the identity of an undercover cop (Terry Carter) who happens to be dating his sister, Foxy Brown (Pam Grier). When gangsters later kill the cop, Foxy is quick to make the connection and swears vengeance. Posing as a prostitute, and with the help of a group of neighborhood vigilantes, she gradually tracks down the hit men, their Mafia bosses and her own brother.
Director
Jack Hill
Producer
Buzz Feitshans
Screenwriter
Jack Hill
Production Co
American International Pictures (AIP)
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 5, 1974, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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