A wrongly accused man, a razor-sharp defense, and Blaxploitation swagger in 1975 Los Angeles.
BAD, BLACK & BEAUTIFUL
SHE Works Hard.. Fights Hard.... Loves Hard.... and plays the game any way you want it!
A woman turns to sassy and strong attorney Eva Taylor (Gwen Barbee) to help her boyfriend beat a murder rap.
Proof that sometimes, justice really does wear hoop earrings.
This slice of Blaxploitation action delivers a no-nonsense attorney—Eva Taylor—whose wit and will are as sharp as her courtroom style. With a falsely accused hero and a cast that brings plenty of attitude, it’s a brisk 83-minute ride through the era’s unapologetic energy.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Bad, Black & Beautiful is a 1975 action film directed by Bobby Davis about Johnny Boyles, who, after being falsely accused of murder, seeks help from the unstoppable attorney Eva Taylor.
- Director
- Bobby Davis
- Release
- 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action
Synopsis
Why Cult
With its bold style and a focus on Black empowerment, this film embodies the fierce spirit of 1970s Blaxploitation cinema.
Attorney Eva Taylor, played by Gwen Barbee, is sassy, strong, and more than capable of turning the tables in a man's world.
The story centers on Johnny Boyles fighting a murder rap, giving classic courtroom drama a Blaxploitation twist.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Bad, Black & Beautiful about? +
Bad, Black & Beautiful follows Johnny Boyles, who, after being falsely accused of murdering his ex-boss, seeks the help of unstoppable attorney Eva Taylor.
When was Bad, Black & Beautiful released? +
Bad, Black & Beautiful was released in 1975.
Who directed Bad, Black & Beautiful? +
Bad, Black & Beautiful was directed by Bobby Davis.
How long is Bad, Black & Beautiful? +
Bad, Black & Beautiful has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Bad, Black & Beautiful? +
Bad, Black & Beautiful is an action film.
Where can I watch Bad, Black & Beautiful? +
Bad, Black & Beautiful is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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