Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

1973Movie93 minEnglish

Vigilante Slaughter comes under attack from Duncan, a local money launderer whose hit-man traps Slaughter in a car at a cliff, but Slaughter escapes, arms himself, and goes after Duncan's hideout.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Jack StarrettGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Veteran private investigator B.J. Slaughter is hired to track down a missing woman and uncover the truth behind a series of murders plaguing the city. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving organized crime, corrupt officials, and a ruthless drug lord.

Critical Reception

Slaughter's Big Rip-Off was generally met with moderate critical reception, appreciated for its gritty action and Jim Brown's commanding presence. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the violence excessive, typical of Blaxploitation films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hard-hitting action sequences and Jim Brown's charismatic performance.
  • Criticized by some for its predictable plot and gratuitous violence.
  • A solid entry in the Blaxploitation genre, delivering on its promise of street-level justice.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge with specific Google user ratings, but the film is generally remembered as a typical, albeit somewhat formulaic, Blaxploitation flick that provided gritty entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film features former NFL star Rosey Grier as one of the main henchmen, continuing his transition into acting after his football career.

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tricksy

tricksy

Here's another another golden oldie, a well made feature film, blaxploitation tale, with some thrilling action, especially the start, with the fake orange and reddy gore. We too, have hot broads, as well as the big black dude you don't mess...