Foxy Brown (1974)

6.5R87 min

1974 film by Jack Hill

Foxy Brown is a 1974 American blaxploitation action film written and directed by Jack Hill. It stars Pam Grier as the title character who takes on a gang of drug dealers who killed her boyfriend. The film was released by American International Pictures as a double feature with Truck Turner. The film uses Afrocentric references in clothing and hair. Grier starred in six blaxploitation films for American International Pictures.

While not prosecuted for obscenity, the film was seized and confiscated in the United Kingdom under section 3 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 during the video nasty panic.

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FAQ

What is Foxy Brown about?
Foxy Brown (1974) — A sexy black woman, Foxy Brown, seeks revenge when her government agent boyfriend Michael is shot down by gangsters led by the kinky couple of Steve Elias and Miss Katherine.
Is Foxy Brown based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Foxy Brown scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.