Super Fly
"Never a dude like this one! He's got a plan to stick it to The Man!"
Originally released in 1972. Super Fly is a crime/drama film. directed by Gordon Parks Jr..
Starring Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, and Sheila Frazier
Synopsis
Priest, a suave top-rung New York City drug dealer, decides that he wants to get out of his dangerous trade. Working with his reluctant friend, Eddie, Priest devises a scheme that will allow him to make a big deal and then retire. When a desperate street dealer informs the police of Priest's activities, Priest is forced into an uncomfortable arrangement with corrupt narcotics officers. Setting his plan in motion, he aims to both leave the business and stick it to the man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (152 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$30M
60.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $30,000,000
Production Companies
- Superfly Ltd.
- Sig Shore Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Super Fly about?
Priest, a suave top-rung New York City drug dealer, decides that he wants to get out of his dangerous trade. Working with his reluctant friend, Eddie, Priest devises a scheme that will allow him to...
Who directed Super Fly?
Super Fly was directed by Gordon Parks Jr..
How long is Super Fly?
Super Fly has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Super Fly released?
Super Fly was released on August 4, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Super Fly?
The main cast of Super Fly includes Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Charles McGregor, Julius Harris.
Is Super Fly worth watching?
Super Fly has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 152 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.