A fierce Vietnam vet becomes a one-man army against the mob in 1970s Los Angeles.
SLAUGHTER'S BIG RIP-OFF
The mob put the finger on Slaughter...so he gave them the finger right back--curled tight around a trigger!
Vigilante Slaughter comes under attack from Duncan, a local money launderer whose hit-man traps Slaughter in a car at a cliff, but Slaughter escapes, arms himself, and goes after Duncan's hideout.
Quick Answer
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off is a 1973 American action-crime film directed by Gordon Douglas about a Vietnam veteran and ex-Green Beret who is targeted by a vengeful crime boss after seeking a peaceful life in Los Angeles.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your revenge served with muscle cars, biplane gunfire, and a dash of 1970s swagger, Slaughter's Big Rip-Off delivers. Jim Brown's stoic fury takes center stage as a one-man army facing off with Ed McMahon’s criminal kingpin. Blaxploitation grit and sun-soaked Los Angeles combine for a stylishly combustible mix.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Writer
- Charles Eric Johnson
- Release
- 1973
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- Masacre, L'exécuteur noir, Sfagi sti leshi tou Hollywood, Un duro al servizio della polizia, Código del crimen, Det store stikket, Slaughter slår till, Slaughter 2, Slaughter's Big Rip Off
Why This Matters
As a sequel to the 1972 film Slaughter, this 1973 blaxploitation entry features Jim Brown and was released by American International Pictures, highlighting the era's trend of action-driven sequels within the genre.
Cast & Crew
View all →Why Cult
Jim Brown headlines as a Vietnam vet turned vigilante, lighting up the genre with raw charisma and force.
A World War I biplane strafes a backyard picnic, setting a new standard for airborne mob hits.
Slaughter takes on a criminal empire solo, blending hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and escapes by muscle car.
The film features a prominent Black man and white woman relationship, adding to its boundary-pushing 1970s flavor.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Slaughter's killing of Dominic Hoffo
Duncan's criminal organization and hired hitmen
Attempts on Slaughter's life; violence against his friends and girlfriend
Los Angeles, California
Questions from the Vault
When was Slaughter's Big Rip-Off released? +
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off was released in 1973.
Who directed Slaughter's Big Rip-Off? +
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off was directed by Gordon Douglas.
How long is Slaughter's Big Rip-Off? +
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is Slaughter's Big Rip-Off? +
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off is an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Slaughter's Big Rip-Off? +
You can watch Slaughter's Big Rip-Off on SassyFlix.
Why does crime boss Duncan target Slaughter? +
Duncan seeks revenge on Slaughter for having killed ex-Mafia boss Dominic Hoffo earlier.
How is Slaughter attacked at the picnic celebration? +
An old World War I biplane flies over the outdoor celebration and opens fire on the guests.