Action Cult Classic

Female athletes fight back with martial arts and attitude in this 1976 Filipino action ride.

EBONY, IVORY & JADE

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1976 · 1h 16m · PG · Action / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A group of female athletes are captured from the Hong Kong Olympics and sold as slaves to a group of sadists. Although tortured and beaten, the girls refuse to give in to their assailants. Using martial arts and fiery guns, they seek revenge and prove that they can lick any man ever made.

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Forget damsels in distress—these women are packing martial arts moves and sharp comebacks. Ebony, Ivory & Jade throws its American track stars from the Hong Kong Olympics straight into a world of abduction, blaxploitation attitude, and high-octane revenge. Cirio H. Santiago serves up a pulp cocktail where fists fly and the 'Women In Prison' tag gets a jolt of adrenaline.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Quick Answer

What is Ebony, Ivory & Jade about?

Ebony, Ivory & Jade is a 1976 Philippines action, drama, and thriller film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about a trio of female athletes who are kidnapped during an international competition and must use their fighting skills to escape.

Synopsis

An American track team has just arrived in The Philippines for an international competition. Among the competitors are Ginger and Pam, nicknamed "Ivory" and "Ebony", who meet up with another friend, Jackie, nicknamed "Jade". After they arrive at their hotel, a gang of thugs kidnaps them, along with some other girls from the team. To get away, the trio are going to have to use all their fighting skills.

Details & Specs

Director: Cirio H. Santiago
Writer: Henry Barnes
Release: 1976
Runtime: 1h 16m
Country: Philippines
Language: English, Tagalog
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Also Known As: Ebony, Ivory and Jade, She Devils in Chains

Why Cult

Women Fighting Back

The film centers on female athletes turning the tables on their captors using martial arts and firearms.

Blaxploitation Vibe

A blend of blaxploitation and women-in-prison genres, featuring characters nicknamed Ebony, Ivory, and Jade.

Filipino Action Cinema

Directed by Cirio H. Santiago, a staple of 1970s Philippines exploitation cinema, shot in English and Tagalog.

Themes & Keywords

Blaxploitation Women In Prison

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ebony, Ivory & Jade about? +

Ebony, Ivory & Jade follows three female athletes who are kidnapped while competing in the Philippines and must use their martial arts skills to escape and seek revenge.

When was Ebony, Ivory & Jade released? +

Ebony, Ivory & Jade was released in 1976.

Who directed Ebony, Ivory & Jade? +

Ebony, Ivory & Jade was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.

How long is Ebony, Ivory & Jade? +

Ebony, Ivory & Jade has a runtime of 76 minutes.

What genre is Ebony, Ivory & Jade? +

Ebony, Ivory & Jade is an action, drama, and thriller film.

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