Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Ebony, Ivory & Jade

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Ebony, Ivory & Jade

1976
Movie
76 min
English

An American track team has just arrived in The Philippines for an international competition. Among the competitors are Ginger and Pam, nicknamed "Ivory" and "Ebony", who meet up with another friend, Jackie, nicknamed "Jade". After they arrive at their hotel, a gang of thugs kidnaps them, along with some other girls from the team. To get away, the trio are going to have to use all their fighting skills.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: James S. C. LiuGenres: Action, Crime, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

Three women, a martial arts expert, a former beauty queen, and a retired police officer, team up to take down a powerful drug lord. They use their unique skills to infiltrate his organization and bring him to justice, facing numerous dangerous challenges along the way. The film blends elements of action, exploitation, and kung fu cinema.

Critical Reception

Ebony, Ivory & Jade was a product of the Blaxploitation and women-in-prison film trends of the 1970s. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its gratuitous violence and simplistic plot, but acknowledged its appeal to its target audience for its action sequences and its cast of strong female leads. It has since gained a cult following among fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is noted for its strong female leads and their martial arts prowess.

  • Criticisms often point to a predictable plot and excessive violence.

  • It's considered a cult classic within the Blaxploitation and martial arts genres.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the film is generally regarded as a typical, albeit somewhat derivative, example of 1970s exploitation cinema. Fans appreciate the action and the novelty of its all-female lead trio.

Fun Fact

The film was released during the peak of the Blaxploitation genre, attempting to capitalize on its popularity by featuring a trio of assertive female leads in action roles.

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