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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!

1973 · 1h 33m · R · Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

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

What is Slaughter's Big Rip-Off about?

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

Slaughter's Big Rip-Off follows Slaughter, a Vietnam War veteran and former Green Beret played by Jim Brown, who tries to start over in Los Angeles after avenging his parents' murder. At a friend's outdoor celebration, Slaughter becomes the target of Duncan, a new crime boss seeking payback for the death of a former Mafia leader. The tranquility Slaughter seeks is shattered when an old biplane strafes the picnic, reigniting his violent past and setting off a vendetta. The film blends action, crime, and drama with a blaxploitation edge, throwing its tough protagonist into a series of escalating confrontations against a network of mobsters and hired killers.

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.
— SassyFlix Curator

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Why Cult

Blaxploitation Powerhouse

Jim Brown headlines as a Vietnam vet turned vigilante, lighting up the genre with raw charisma and force.

Biplane Drive-By

A World War I biplane strafes a backyard picnic, setting a new standard for airborne mob hits.

One-Man Army Action

Slaughter takes on a criminal empire solo, blending hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and escapes by muscle car.

Interracial Romance

The film features a prominent Black man and white woman relationship, adding to its boundary-pushing 1970s flavor.

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Threat File

Trigger

Slaughter's killing of Dominic Hoffo

Threat

Duncan's criminal organization and hired hitmen

Effect

Attempts on Slaughter's life; violence against his friends and girlfriend

Setting

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.

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