Super Fly
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.
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Super Fly
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 4, 1972
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
User Score
63%
Original Title
Super Fly
Production Companies
Superfly Ltd., Sig Shore Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
Gordon Parks Jr.
Budget
$500,000
Revenue
$30,000,000
Description
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.
