Review of Coffy (1973) by Nathaniel K — 04 Feb 2014
"NO ONE SLEEPS WHEN MESSING WITH COFFY".
- 'Coffy' is a 1973 blaxploitation film starring the incredible Pam Grier (Jackie Brown, Ghosts From Mars). In this drugs, sex and violence themed movie we see how a black woman is on a quest for revenge. The dark setting, the 70s music and the uncalled for nudity make this 'Coffy' stand out as one of the most known films in black cinema. It formed as inspiration for some of Quentin Tarantino's masterpieces. Next to Grier, there's actor Sid Haig (House of 1000 Corpses). Get ready for Coffy; she make you (s)cream!
After her young sister got addicted to drugs and is now in a rehab clinic, nurse 'Coffy' Coffin (Grier) uses her sexuality to get to the drug dealer and make him pay. In the meantime Coffy's boyfriend is planning to run for Congress. One day, as she is arriving at the clinic she works, she gets harassed by a man. Luckily for her, policeman Carter happens to be around and helps her out. He is an old boyfriend of hers. When two mobsters break into his house and beat Carter half to death for busting drug dealers, Coffy is determined to continue her vigilante work and kill the drug lords. She infiltrates the gang posing as a prostitute...
This review of Coffy (1973) was written by Nathaniel K on 04 Feb 2014.
Coffy has generally received positive reviews.
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