'Black Belt Jones' follows Jones, a former secret agent turned martial arts instructor, as he defends his mentor Pops’ karate school against local thugs and greedy developers aiming to seize the property for a shopping mall. Alongside Pops' daughter Sidney, who matches Jones’ martial arts prowess, they take a stand to protect their community.
Trivia:
1. 'Black Belt Jones' is a quintessential example of the 1970s blaxploitation martial arts genre, combining urban action with martial arts choreography.
2. Jim Kelly, who plays Jones, gained fame from his role alongside Bruce Lee in 'Enter the Dragon,' bringing authentic martial arts credibility to the film.
3. The film is noted for empowering female martial artists early on, with Gloria Hendry's character Sidney showcasing impressive fight scenes uncommon for women in that era’s action films.
Main Cast of Black Belt Jones
Jim Kelly
Gloria Hendry
Crew of Black Belt Jones
Full backstage crew list →- Released January 28, 1974