I recently viewed Black Gunn (1972) on Tubi. The plot centers around a black nightclub owner whose brother crosses paths with the wrong white mob members. Initially trying to remain on the sidelines, he is compelled to take action when the mob's actions escalate.
Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis (Blood Suckers), the film features a cast including Jim Brown (Mars Attacks), Martin Landau (Ed Wood), Brenda Sykes (Mandingo), Bernie Casey (Revenge of the Nerds), and Luciana Paluzzi (Thunderball).
This is a classic blaxploitation picture where the societal bad guys are the good guys and law enforcement are the bad guys. Jim Brown is great as the main character but the supporting cast was inconsistent. There are some stiff performances and scenes that feel like a soap opera. The ladies in this are gorgeous and this has a great soundtrack. There's an office action scene in this that's classic 70s. The cat and mouse elements are fun to watch unfold.
In conclusion, Black Gunn is an enjoyable addition to the blaxploitation genre, not reaching greatness but certainly worth a watch. I would give this a 5.5/10 and recommend seeing it at least once.
Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis (Blood Suckers), the film features a cast including Jim Brown (Mars Attacks), Martin Landau (Ed Wood), Brenda Sykes (Mandingo), Bernie Casey (Revenge of the Nerds), and Luciana Paluzzi (Thunderball).
This is a classic blaxploitation picture where the societal bad guys are the good guys and law enforcement are the bad guys. Jim Brown is great as the main character but the supporting cast was inconsistent. There are some stiff performances and scenes that feel like a soap opera. The ladies in this are gorgeous and this has a great soundtrack. There's an office action scene in this that's classic 70s. The cat and mouse elements are fun to watch unfold.
In conclusion, Black Gunn is an enjoyable addition to the blaxploitation genre, not reaching greatness but certainly worth a watch. I would give this a 5.5/10 and recommend seeing it at least once.