{"id":91502,"date":"2023-09-11T10:41:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T17:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=91502"},"modified":"2023-09-11T18:55:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T01:55:25","slug":"coffy-1973","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=91502","title":{"rendered":"Coffy (1973)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;Her whole life is gone. She can never get it back, and you&#8217;re living real good; that ain&#8217;t right.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Poster-197x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-91503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Poster-197x300.png 197w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Poster-84x128.png 84w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Poster-178x270.png 178w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Poster.png 619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nA Black nurse (Pam Grier) seeks revenge on all the corrupt men whose actions and greed have led to her little sister&#8217;s drug addiction.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>African-Americans<\/li>\n<li>Alcoholism and Drug Addiction<\/li>\n<li>Doctors and Nurses<\/li>\n<li>Drug Dealers<\/li>\n<li>Mistaken or Hidden Identities<\/li>\n<li>Pam Grier Films<\/li>\n<li>Revenge<\/li>\n<li>Strong Females<\/li>\n<li>Vigilantes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nJack Hill directed this hugely successful Blaxploitation film which offered Pam Grier her breakthrough role (to be followed by several other titles which I&#8217;ll be reviewing soon). As <em>Coffy<\/em> opens, we think we may simply be watching a straightforward tale of drugs and vice in the hood, as a drug dealer (Morris Buchanan) takes the presumably dope-sick Coffy (Grier) home: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Car.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Car.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Car.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Car-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Car-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Car-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; expecting sex in exchange for drugs, only to be killed off by Coffy in a furious rage. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Grier.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Grier.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Grier.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Grier-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Grier-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Grier-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From there, we see Coffy attempting to do her official work at a hospital, but being too traumatized to focus: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Nurse.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Nurse.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Nurse.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Nurse-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Nurse-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Nurse-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; given she is deeply concerned about her sister, who is in a rehab center for drug use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Lubelle.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Lubelle.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Lubelle.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Lubelle-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Lubelle-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Lubelle-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the remainder of the film, we see Greer inhabiting a variety of clever guises to continue her vengeance. She visits a scarred prostitute (Carol Lawson): <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Prostitute.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Prostitute.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Prostitute.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Prostitute-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Prostitute-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Prostitute-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and uses violence to convince her to share details of where notorious pimp King George (Robert DoQui) hides his drug stash, then easily infiltrates George&#8217;s stallion as a new hire: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Pimp.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Pimp.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Pimp.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Pimp-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Pimp-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Pimp-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; though she&#8217;s instantly disliked by George&#8217;s top girl (Linda Haynes). Coffy is soon kidnapped by a sociopathic john (Allan Arbus) who&#8217;s taken a liking to her:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Arbus.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Arbus.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Arbus.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Arbus-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Arbus-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Arbus-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and the jam-packed plot continues to thicken, including more revealed about the aspiring politician (Booker Bradshaw) Coffy is in love with. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Politician.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Politician.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Politician.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Politician-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Politician-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Politician-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In its low-budget, high-sensation way, <em>Coffy<\/em> effectively conveys the complexities of corrupt systems in which everyone is out for themselves, and innocent participants will most definitely be sacrificed; in a world like this, it&#8217;s obvious that we need dedicated, savvy vigilantes just like Coffy. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pam Grier as Coffy<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Afro.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Afro.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Afro.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Afro-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Afro-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Coffy-Afro-506x270.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, for Grier&#8217;s performance and for the film&#8217;s historical relevance. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cult Movie<\/li>\n<li>Historically Relevant<\/li>\n<li>Noteworthy Performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0069897\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcm.com\/tcmdb\/title\/71188\/coffy#articles-reviews\">TCM Articles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Her whole life is gone. She can never get it back, and you&#8217;re living real good; that ain&#8217;t right.&#8221; Synopsis: A Black nurse (Pam Grier) seeks revenge on all the corrupt men whose actions and greed have led to her little sister&#8217;s drug addiction. Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: African-Americans Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Doctors and Nurses Drug Dealers Mistaken or Hidden Identities Pam Grier Films Revenge Strong Females Vigilantes Review: Jack Hill directed this hugely successful Blaxploitation film which&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=91502\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-91502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=91502"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":91538,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91502\/revisions\/91538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=91502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=91502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=91502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}