Super Fly(1972)
“Never a dude like this one! He's got a plan to stick it to The Man!”
Overview
Priest, a New York City drug kingpin, devises a scheme to get out of the business and retire with a big payday, but his plans are complicated when a street dealer rats him out to the police.
Director
Gordon Parks Jr.
Studio
Superfly Ltd.
Budget
$500K
Revenue
$30M
Cast
Ron O'Neal
as Priest
Carl Lee
as Eddie
Sheila Frazier
as Georgia
Charles McGregor
as Fat Freddie
Julius Harris
as Scatter
Polly Niles
as Cynthia
Nate Adams
as Dealer
Yvonne Delaine
as Mrs. Freddie
Henry Shapiro
as Robbery Victim
K.C.
as Pimp
James G. Richardson
as Junkie
Make Bray
as Junkie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$500K
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Superfly Ltd. • Sig Shore Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Super Fly?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Super Fly (1972).
What is Super Fly about?▼
Priest, a New York City drug kingpin, devises a scheme to get out of the business and retire with a big payday, but his plans are complicated when a street dealer rats him out to the police.
Who directed Super Fly?▼
Super Fly was directed by Gordon Parks Jr. and released in 1972. It is a crime, drama, action, thriller film.
How long is Super Fly?▼
Super Fly has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Super Fly?▼
The cast of Super Fly includes Ron O'Neal as Priest, Carl Lee as Eddie, Sheila Frazier as Georgia, Charles McGregor as Fat Freddie, Julius Harris as Scatter and more.
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