Black Belt Jones
“He clobbers the mob”
Synopsis
Jones is a secret agent who has gone into semi-retirement, concentrating instead on teaching the martial arts to inner city youths. The karate school is run by a kindly old coot named Pops. His gambling debts, however, bring the local thug, Pinky, down on him. To make matters worse, Pinky is then hired by some white thugs who want to get a hold of the property Pops' school occupies so they can build a shopping mall. When things get heavy, Black Belt Jones leaps into action. Only he's not alone. Pops' daughter, Sidney, shows up to lend a hand, proving herself every bit as agile and powerful a martial artist as Jones.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-15
Top Cast
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Jim Kelly
Black Belt Jones
Gloria Hendry
Sydney
Scatman Crothers
Pop Byrd
Eric Laneuville
Quincy
Alan Weeks
Toppy
Andre Philippe
Don Steffano
Vincent Barbi
Big Tuna
Mel Novak
Blue Eyes
Malik Carter
Pinky
Eddie Smith
Oscar
Alex Brown
Plummer
Sonny Barnes
Tango
Earl Jolly Brown
Jelly
Jac Emel
Marv the Butcher
Wayne Musgrove
Brother Blake
Ted Lange
Militant (uncredited)
Marla Gibbs
Betty (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Williams
- Original Score
- Luchi De Jesus
- Original Title
- Black Belt Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Sequoin Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, Sequoia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clouse
Oscar Williams, Fred Weintraub, Alexandra Rose
Luchi De Jesus
Kent L. Wakeford
Michael Kahn
Paul M. Heller, Fred Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clouse
Director
Oscar Williams
Screenplay
Paul M. Heller
Producer
Fred Weintraub
Producer
Luchi De Jesus
Original Music Composer
Kent L. Wakeford
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
Editor
Ann McCarthy
Costume Design
Ernest Robinson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Belt Jones
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What is Black Belt Jones about?
Jones is a secret agent who has gone into semi-retirement, concentrating instead on teaching the martial arts to inner city youths. The karate school is run by a kindly old coot named Pops. His gambling debts, however, bring the local thug, Pinky, down on him. To make matters worse, Pinky is then hired by some white thugs who want to get a hold of the property Pops' school occupies so they can build a shopping mall. When things get heavy, Black Belt Jones leaps into action. Only he's not alone. Pops' daughter, Sidney, shows up to lend a hand, proving herself every bit as agile and powerful a martial artist as Jones.
Who directed Black Belt Jones?
Black Belt Jones was directed by Robert Clouse.
Who stars in Black Belt Jones?
The principal cast of Black Belt Jones includes Jim Kelly, Gloria Hendry, Scatman Crothers, Eric Laneuville, Alan Weeks.
When was Black Belt Jones released and how long is it?
Black Belt Jones was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Belt Jones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Belt Jones was composed by Luchi De Jesus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Belt Jones?
Black Belt Jones holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).