Super Fly(1972)
Never a dude like this one! He's got a plan to stick it to The Man!
Super Fly Synopsis
Priest, a New York City drug kingpin, devises a scheme to get out of the business and retire with a big payday, but his plans are complicated when a street dealer rats him out to the police.
Super Fly (1972) is a crime, drama, action and thriller film directed by Gordon Parks Jr., released on August 4, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier and Charles McGregor. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 165 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Parks Jr.
- Writers:
- Phillip Fenty
- Producers:
- Sig Shore
- Cinematographer:
- James Signorelli
- Composer:
- Curtis Mayfield
- Production:
- Superfly Ltd., Sig Shore Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $30,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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Super Fly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ron O'Neal
as Priest
Carl Lee
as Eddie
Sheila Frazier
as Georgia
Charles McGregor
as Fat Freddie
Julius Harris
as Scatter
Polly Niles
as Cynthia
- Nate Adams
Nate Adams
as Dealer
- Yvonne Delaine
Yvonne Delaine
as Mrs. Freddie
- Henry Shapiro
Henry Shapiro
as Robbery Victim
- K.C.
K.C.
as Pimp
James G. Richardson
as Junkie
- Make Bray
Make Bray
as Junkie
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Parks Jr., written by Phillip Fenty, produced by Sig Shore.
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Super Fly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 165 ratings.
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Super Fly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Super Fly online?
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Super Fly (1972) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Super Fly?
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The main cast of Super Fly (1972) includes Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Charles McGregor and Julius Harris. The film was directed by Gordon Parks Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Super Fly released?
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Super Fly was released on August 4, 1972 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Super Fly worth watching?
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Super Fly (1972) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 165 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Super Fly?
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