The Return of Superfly
“He's hot as ice and twice as cool.”
Synopsis
Priest returns to New York from Paris to find his friend's murderer. With a couple of new allies, he attempts to bring the killers to justice while trying not to get into criminal activity like he did years ago.
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Nathan Purdee
Priest / Superfly
Margaret Avery
Francine
Leonard L. Thomas
Joey Maxwell
Christopher Curry
Tom Perkins
Carlos Carrasco
Hector Estrada
Samuel L. Jackson
Nate Cabot
Luis Antonio Ramos
Manuel
Kirk Taylor
Renaldo
David Groh
Inspector Wolinski
John Gabriel
Sarge Joyner
Tico Wells
Willy Green
Patrice Ablack
Irene Gates
Arnie Mazer
Marty Ryan
Eric Payne
Security Guard
Ruthanna Graves
Jasmine Jackson
David E. Weinberg
DEA Officer
John Hayden
Ike (Cop #1) (as John Patrick Hayden)
Joe Spataro
Mike (Cop #2)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$610K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sig Shore
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Wisdom
- Original Score
- Curtis Mayfield
- Original Title
- The Return of Superfly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $610K
- Production Studios
- Triton Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sig Shore
Anthony Wisdom
Curtis Mayfield
Anghel Decca
John Mullen
Jon Goldwater, Anthony Wisdom, Sig Shore, Rudy Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Wisdom
Writer
Sig Shore
Director
Anthony Wisdom
Producer
Sig Shore
Producer
Curtis Mayfield
Original Music Composer
John Mullen
Editor
Anghel Decca
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Superfly
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What is The Return of Superfly about?
Priest returns to New York from Paris to find his friend's murderer. With a couple of new allies, he attempts to bring the killers to justice while trying not to get into criminal activity like he did years ago.
Who directed The Return of Superfly?
The Return of Superfly was directed by Sig Shore.
Who stars in The Return of Superfly?
The principal cast of The Return of Superfly includes Nathan Purdee, Margaret Avery, Leonard L. Thomas, Christopher Curry, Carlos Carrasco.
When was The Return of Superfly released and how long is it?
The Return of Superfly was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Return of Superfly make at the box office?
The Return of Superfly grossed $610K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of Superfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of Superfly was composed by Curtis Mayfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Superfly?
The Return of Superfly holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).