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Cleopatra Jones

English • 1973 • 1h 29m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Thriller Action

Synopsis

After federal agent Cleopatra Jones orders the burning of a Turkish poppy field, the notorious drug lord Mommy vows to destroy her.

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June 2022
Position 13
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Beyond Blaxploitation
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorJack Starrett

WriterSheldon Keller, Max Julien

CinematographerDavid M. Walsh

ComposerJ.J. Johnson

EditorAllan Jacobs

ProducerWilliam Tennant

Cast

Tamara Dobsonas Cleopatra Jones

Bernie Caseyas Reuben

Shelley Wintersas Mommy

Brenda Sykesas Tiffany

Antonio Fargasas Doodlebug

Dan Frazeras Crawford

Bill McKinneyas Purdy

Stafford Morganas Sgt. Kert

Michael Warrenas Andy

Albert Popwellas Matthew

Caro Kenyattaas Melvin

Esther Rolleas Mrs. Johnson

Keith Hamiltonas Maxwell Woodman

Jay Montgomeryas Jimmy Beeker

Arnold Doveras Art

Angela Elayne Gibbsas Annie

John Aldermanas Bruce

Eugene Jacksonas Henry

Lee Weaveras Friend

George Reynoldsas Fireplug

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