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   <div class="large-6 columns">'''[[/Review|Cleopatra Jones]]''' ([[:Category:1973|1973]], [[:Category:USA|USA]]) is a [[:Category:Blaxploitation|Blaxploitation]]-[[:Category:Crime|Crime]] film directed by [[:Category: Jack Starrett|Jack Starrett]]. It is followed by [[Cleopatra Jones and The Casino of Gold]].
   <div class="large-6 columns">'''[[/Review|Cleopatra Jones]]''' ([[:Category:1973|1973]], [[:Category:USA|USA]]) is a [[:Category:Blaxploitation|Blaxploitation]]-[[:Category:Crime|Crime]] film directed by [[:Category: Jack Starrett|Jack Starrett]]. It is followed by [[Cleopatra Jones and The Casino of Gold]].
*'''Contents''': [[/Trailer|Watch Trailer]] | [[/Review|Film Review]] | [[/BluRay|Blu Ray]] | [[Cleopatra Jones (1973)|Poster Art]] | [[/Soundtrack|Soundtrack]]
*'''Contents''': [[/Trailer|Watch Trailer]] | [[/Review|Film Review]] | [[/BluRay|Blu Ray]] | [[Cleopatra Jones (1973)|Poster Art]] | [[/Soundtrack|Soundtrack]] | [[/Press Kit|Press Kit]]
*'''Included in''': [[The Baadasssss Blaxploitation Top 20]]
*'''Included in''': [[The Baadasssss Blaxploitation Top 20]]
*'''Featured in''': [[Trailer Trauma 5: '70s Action Attack (BluRay)]] | [[Afros, Macks & Zodiacs]]
*'''Featured in''': [[Trailer Trauma 5: '70s Action Attack (BluRay)]] | [[Afros, Macks & Zodiacs]]
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====Main Details====
 
===Main Details===
* Released in 1973
* Released in 1973
* Color
* Color
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* Written by Max Julien & Sheldon Keller
* Written by Max Julien & Sheldon Keller
* Starring Tamara Dobson, Shelley Winters, Paul Koslo, Bernie Casey, Brenda Sykes, Antonio Fargas
* Starring Tamara Dobson, Shelley Winters, Paul Koslo, Bernie Casey, Brenda Sykes, Antonio Fargas
====Taglines====
 
===Plot Summary===
*During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs.
 
===Taglines===
* She's "Ten Miles of Bad Road" For Every Hood in Town!
* She's "Ten Miles of Bad Road" For Every Hood in Town!
* 6 feet 2" and all of it Dynamite!
* 6 feet 2" and all of it Dynamite!
* Cleo teaches drug traffickers the meaning of saying no!
* Cleo teaches drug traffickers the meaning of saying no!
====Background====
 
Cleopatra Jones was made by Warner Brothers following the success of the [[Shaft]] series and AIP's films like [[Coffy]]. It opened at a time when the Black Power Movement, Black Arts Movement, second-wave feminism, and an increasingly growing black feminism were all prevalent. From this social context emerged the desire for a black heroine who appealed to women through a combination of alluring femininity, female strength, and combat skill. The film depicts the harsh reality of the black ghetto, but also portrays a united community whose members help and support one another. Although Cleopatra Jones contains themes relating specifically to the Black Power and feminist movements, it appeals to the general public and is said to be the “first blaxploitation film to use martial arts as part of its promotion.” It appeals to audiences who enjoy action movies (such as the James Bond series). (Wikipedia)
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Revision as of 04:22, 17 January 2022

Cleopatra Jones (1973, USA) is a Blaxploitation-Crime film directed by Jack Starrett. It is followed by Cleopatra Jones and The Casino of Gold.

Cleopatra jones poster 01.jpg

Main Details

  • Released in 1973
  • Color
  • Running Time: 89 Min.
  • Production Co: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Distribution Co: Warner Bros. Pictures (1973) (USA) (theatrical)
  • Directed by Jack Starrett
  • Written by Max Julien & Sheldon Keller
  • Starring Tamara Dobson, Shelley Winters, Paul Koslo, Bernie Casey, Brenda Sykes, Antonio Fargas

Plot Summary

  • During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs.

Taglines

  • She's "Ten Miles of Bad Road" For Every Hood in Town!
  • 6 feet 2" and all of it Dynamite!
  • Cleo teaches drug traffickers the meaning of saying no!
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