The Human Tornado
The Human Tornado

The Human Tornado

1976Movie96 minEnglish

Dolemite comes to the rescue of Queen Bee, whose nightclub is threatened by the Mafia.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Cliff TwemleyGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In this blaxploitation film, Rusty is a martial arts expert who seeks revenge on the crime syndicate that murdered his brother. He teams up with a streetwise woman to bring down the drug lords and corrupt officials who control the city.

Critical Reception

The Human Tornado is a lesser-known entry in the blaxploitation genre, generally regarded as a standard revenge flick with some notable martial arts sequences. Its critical reception was mixed to negative, often criticized for its low budget and uneven pacing, though some acknowledged its energetic action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features energetic, if sometimes clunky, martial arts action.
  • Performs as a typical revenge-driven blaxploitation narrative.
  • Suffers from a low budget and less polished production values.

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Fun Fact

The film's star, Rodney "R.C. Al" Allen, was a real-life martial arts instructor and stuntman who performed many of his own dangerous stunts in the movie.

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