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Coffy

1973 · 90 min

A gritty, fast-paced revenge thriller with a charismatic lead, blending brutal violence, exploitation flair, and a raw 1970s vibe.

Tagline
The Baddest One-Chick Hit-Squad that ever hit town!
Overview
After her younger sister gets involved in drugs and is severely injured by contaminated heroin, a nurse sets out on a mission of vengeance and vigilante justice, killing drug dealers, pimps, and mobsters who cross her path.

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  • MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • justice
  • corruption
  • crime
  • violence
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism5
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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Genres
crime, thriller, drama
Directed by
Jack Hill
Written by
Jack Hill
Starring
Pam Grier, Robert DoQui, Sid Haig, Booker Bradshaw, William Elliott, Allan Arbus, Linda Haynes, Barry Cahill
Music
Roy Ayers
Cinematography
Paul Lohmann
Runtime
90 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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