That Man Bolt

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Nov 12, 2011 Fred Williamson adds a lot of badass charisma to what turns out to be a good entry into the blaxploitation genre. Cast as a courier I wasn't really expecting one of The Hammer's better films but what the film occasionally lacks Williamson more then makes up for. Showing off his kung fu 'skills' he kicks a lot of ass even w/ a marital arts showdown in its finale. He may not be a master but he has a lot of soul. He's even such a stud that he takes time to get his groove on even if his lady friend ends up dead not long after. Upper middle ground for the genre & a must for fans of Williamson. He's constantly proves that he's one cool mother-fucker & can do so much more naturally then most 'action' stars who have so much more to work w/ See more May 1, 2009 Like Jim Brown, Fred Williamson went from a successful NFL career to playing blaksplotation heroes in films like this. His character here is an international courier who is double-crossed by his employers (who turn out to be involved in a drug syndicate). So Fred decides to do what guys like him do in these movies, get revenge. Fred spends a bit of time in Los Angeles and a bit more time in Los Vegas but a lot of this movie was set (and filmed) in Hong Kong. Typically of American films set in Hong Kong, Williamson's contact on the Hong Kong police is an upper-crust Englishman who looks like he should be hailing a taxi in Trafalger Square. In 1973, 1997 and the Chinese handover was still a long way off in the future. Like all films starring Fred "Hammer" Williamson, its a bit of an acquired taste. Do not expect another ENTER THE DRAGON. See more Feb 9, 2009 Fred Williamson is Jefferson Bolt—a jet setting, James Bondesque badass with telescoping sunglasses and a mastery of Kung Fu. After he brawls with some in-over-their-heads goons at an airport bathroom, Bolt begins a globetrotting investigation that brings him to an explosive karate showdown with a corrupt banker. I love the epic scope of the adventure and Williamson is perfect as the larger than life Bolt. The film runs a little long at a 103 minutes and the climax comes to a rather quick halt (more Spider ninja!), but Williamson is All Cool; I’d have liked to have seen more Bolt adventures. VF. See more Jan 31, 2009 Freelance courier Bolt is hired to deliver $1 million package from Hong Kong to Mexico via Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Fred Williamson brings a touch of class to the proceedings, a star power which set him apart from other blaxploitation stars. This courier 'delivers' in all areas; one of Freddie's very best. See more Read all reviews

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