J.D.'s Revenge (1976)
- Starring:
- Glynn E. Turman, Joan Pringle, (more)
- Director(s):
- Arthur Marks
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Horror
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This stylish and very entertaining blend of the horror and "Blaxploitation" genres takes some creative risks on a seriously limited budget but manages to deliver the gory goods. The story begins in New Orleans in the mid-1940s, with black crime kingpin J.D. Walker (David McKnight) shot dead on Bourbon Street. Flash forward to the present, when clean-cut college student Ike (Cooley High's Glynn E. Turman) falls under the malevolent influence of the ghostly gangster. As he begins to exhibit J.D.'s boisterous, violent traits, Ike seeks out a local minister (Louis Gossett, Jr., in a standout performance) -- who had once played a role in the gangster's execution -- to exact his revenge. This cult favorite has seen a revival of sorts on home video and primarily remains in the public eye due to the novelty value of its soundtrack: all songs are performed by the artist soon to be known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince -- who also supplies the vocal for " Will Never Let You Go". ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast:
- Glynn E. Turman - Ike
- Carl Crudup - Tony
- Stephanie Faulkner - Phyllis
- Fuddly Bagley - Enoch
- David McKnight - J.D. Walker
- Alice Jubert - Roberta/Betty Jo
- Joan Pringle - Christella
- James Louis Watkins - Carl
- Fred Pinkard - Theotis
- Jo Anne Meredith - Sarah
- Louis Gossett, Jr. - Rev. Bliss
- Director(s):
- Arthur Marks
- Writer(s):
- Jaison Starkes
- Producer(s):
- Arthur Marks
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Violence)
- Categories:
- Horror
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