Action Cult Classic

A falsely accused man finds his defense in the form of a sharp-witted attorney in this blaxploitation action ride.

BAD, BLACK & BEAUTIFUL

SHE Works Hard.. Fights Hard.... Loves Hard.... and plays the game any way you want it!

1975 · 1h 23m · NR · Action · IMDB TMDB

A woman turns to sassy and strong attorney Eva Taylor (Gwen Barbee) to help her boyfriend beat a murder rap.

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What is Bad, Black & Beautiful about?

Bad, Black & Beautiful is a 1975 American action film directed by Bobby Davis about a man falsely accused of murder who seeks help from the formidable attorney Eva Taylor.

Programmer's Pick

Eva Taylor brings the heat to the courtroom and the streets, pushing back against more than just the prosecution. Blaxploitation action meets legal drama, and the results are anything but subtle.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When Johnny Boyles is wrongly accused of murdering his former employer, he’s thrust into a world where justice is anything but straightforward. His only hope lies with Eva Taylor, an indomitable attorney whose reputation for courtroom prowess precedes her. As Eva takes on the case, the film explores the intersection of race, gender, and power in the world of 1970s blaxploitation cinema. Expect action, legal maneuvering, and a determined fight against a system quick to judge—served up with all the attitude and style the genre demands.

Details & Specs

Director: Bobby Davis
Release: 1975
Runtime: 1h 23m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Action

Cast & Crew

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Director: Bobby Davis

LB Levi Balford GB Gwynn Barbee MT Michelle T. Carter SS Sammy Sams LW Luke Ward PY Phil York

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