"It's tough to be a black hero."

1988

1h 28m

6.4(218 votes)

Comedy

Action

Crime

Overview

Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

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10 featured cast members

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Keenen Ivory Wayans

Jack Spade

Bernie Casey

John Slade

Antonio Fargas

Flyguy

Steve James

Kung Fu Joe

Isaac Hayes

Hammer

Jim Brown

Slammer

Ja'net DuBois

Ma Bell

Dawnn Lewis

Cheryl

John Vernon

Mr. Big

Clu Gulager

Lt. Baker

Creative team

Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Written by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Produced by: Carl Craig
Peter McCarthy

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