Lola Falana trades Las Vegas glitz for streetwise grit in this blaxploitation showdown.
LADY COCOA
Foxy Lady Cocoa is out to take down her mobster boyfriend. After being given a 24-hour leave from prison, in exchange for which she’ll agree to testify against her mobster boyfriend, Cocoa hits the streets, but quickly discovers that violence lurks around every corner. Co-starring Millie Perkins and George Flower, Lady Cocoa is a non-stop thrill ride of revenge.
Lady Cocoa is a 1975 American crime drama romance film directed by Matt Cimber about a woman released from prison for 24 hours to testify against her mobster boyfriend, only to find danger at every turn.
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Synopsis
Lola Falana really steps out of her Las Vegas entertainer role to play a gritty foul mouthed gangster's moll; and she does it to the max; especially the exchange between her and Washington in the hotel room -where she goes into a tirade about the police and poor people.
Why Cult
See Lola Falana step out of her Vegas entertainer persona to play a gritty, tough-talking gangster’s moll. Her performance is a standout—especially her tirade in the hotel room.
A textbook example of the blaxploitation genre, with style, attitude, and no shortage of action.
Cocoa’s 24-hour leave from prison turns into a non-stop ride of revenge and streetwise danger around every corner.
The chemistry and verbal sparring between Lola Falana and Gene Washington make for some electric hotel room exchanges.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Lady Cocoa about? +
Lady Cocoa centers on a woman who is temporarily released from prison to testify against her mobster boyfriend, only to find herself facing constant threats in a world of crime and betrayal.
Who directed Lady Cocoa? +
Lady Cocoa was directed by Matt Cimber.
How long is Lady Cocoa? +
Lady Cocoa has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is Lady Cocoa? +
Lady Cocoa is a crime, drama, and romance film with elements of blaxploitation.
Where can I watch Lady Cocoa? +
Lady Cocoa is available to stream on SassyFlix.
