Review of Fight for Your Life (1977) by Christopher S — 10 Oct 2009

Brutally racist to make a point. Be prepared to be uncomfortable.

This review of Fight for Your Life (1977) was written by Christopher S on 10 Oct 2009.

Fight for Your Life has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Daniel A (1,013) on 26 May 2010

Perfect 10/10.....This is a textbook classic 70s grinder…

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By Ice R (239) on 30 Jan 2009

This Grindhouse/Explotation classic from 1977 is fantastic…

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By Stuart R (216) on 11 Jul 2007

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By François M (254) on 24 Aug 2007

I was curious about Grindhouse movies (after seeing the Tarantino/Rodriguez homage), so I watched this. Now I feel dirty…

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By Hindénbörg E (84) on 14 Aug 2007

The most brutally bigotted film ever created and the acting very unimpressive (other than the extreme bigot Willy Sanderson)…

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By Nate W (531) on 02 May 2008

Classic Blaxplotation film from the late 70's…

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By Andrew T (1,075) on 15 Jul 2007

This could be taken so offensively. It is a really trashy racist film. There is a revenge theme but it is not satisfying…

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By Andy S (1,590) on 29 Jan 2008

DYNAMITE FILM THAT BLOWS YOU AWAY. A middle class black family under siege by red neck slime balls…

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