Ginger
Ginger

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Ginger

1971
Movie
90 min
English

The police suspect that a drug and forced-prostitution ring is behind the recent spate of kidnappings and disappearances, but so far they've been unable to infiltrate the suspects gang. To break the case, they recruit Ginger, a young woman from an upper-class family to act as bait for the kidnappers and hopefully lead the police to their hideout. It may sound like a foolproof plan to the police, but Ginger's the one who has to risk it all.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Joseph EllisonGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young Black woman named Ginger travels to a remote, rural town in search of her missing sister. Upon arrival, she discovers that the town is controlled by a sinister group of white supremacists who are abducting and exploiting Black women. Ginger must then use her wits and courage to uncover the truth and rescue her sister and the other captives.

Critical Reception

Ginger is a low-budget exploitation film that has garnered a cult following over the years. While its filmmaking is often crude and its narrative simplistic, it is recognized for its early portrayal of a strong Black female protagonist and its exploitation of social and racial tensions of the era. Critical reception is generally mixed, often acknowledging its historical context and Grier's performance within the genre's limitations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Pam Grier's commanding presence and early representation of a powerful Black woman.

  • Criticized for its low production values, explicit violence, and exploitative nature.

  • Seen by some as a timely, albeit rough, commentary on racial injustice and exploitation.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with many appreciating Pam Grier's early lead role and the film's genre elements. However, others find the plot and execution to be dated and overly gratuitous.

Fun Fact

Ginger was one of Pam Grier's earliest starring roles, predating her more famous blaxploitation films like Coffy and Foxy Brown.

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dennyjt

dennyjt

The first of a short series starring Bardot lookalike Caffaro as a ruthless agent hired to bring down a drug pushing gang. She looks sensational, frequently disrobes, and shoots, stabs and castrates without mercy. A couple of women, includi...

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