Crime fighter Terry Sneed arrives in New Mexico to help out a local police chief - but he's already taking money from the underworld.Crime fighter Terry Sneed arrives in New Mexico to help out a local police chief - but he's already taking money from the underworld.Crime fighter Terry Sneed arrives in New Mexico to help out a local police chief - but he's already taking money from the underworld.
A Martinez
- Tallbear
- (as A. Martinez)
John Davis Chandler
- Man with Braces
- (as John Chandler)
Kathrine Baumann
- James' Girl
- (as Kathy Bauman)
Vic Perrin
- Radio Announcer
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaDirector of photography Duke Callaghan was injured he he was hit by a stunt car during the last week of production.
- GoofsWhen Sneed is chasing one of Manso's trucks, the left tail light of Sneed's car is shown being knocked out, but it's there again in the succeeding long shot, and continues to reappear and disappear throughout the chase.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace (2019)
- SoundtracksTake It as It Comes
Vocal by John Higgs
Music by Fred Karlin
Lyrics by Marsha Karlin
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The Take is a fun entry in the blaxploitation genre, with a strong lead performance and some entertaining moments
I recently watched The Take (1974) on Tubi. The storyline follows a New Mexico police officer who walks a fine line between upholding the law and turning a blind eye to criminal gangs in exchange for hush money. However, there comes a point where he has to choose a side-and that moment is fast approaching.
Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis (Black Gunn), the film stars Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars), Eddie Albert (Roman Holiday), Sorrell Booke (The Dukes of Hazzard), Vic Morrow (Twilight Zone: The Movie), and Tracy Reed (Running Scared).
There's something satisfying about a protagonist who exists in the moral gray area, and The Take delivers that in spades. Billy Dee Williams shines as a character who is both hero and anti-hero, while the villain is easy to root against. The plot features a few clever twists as the main character faces escalating challenges. The film also includes classic car chases-a staple of the era-and a well-executed final fight scene. Plus, there's a random snake scene thrown in for good measure.
In conclusion, The Take is a fun entry in the blaxploitation genre, with a strong lead performance and some entertaining moments. I'd rate it a 5.5-6/10 and recommend it to fans of the genre.
Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis (Black Gunn), the film stars Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars), Eddie Albert (Roman Holiday), Sorrell Booke (The Dukes of Hazzard), Vic Morrow (Twilight Zone: The Movie), and Tracy Reed (Running Scared).
There's something satisfying about a protagonist who exists in the moral gray area, and The Take delivers that in spades. Billy Dee Williams shines as a character who is both hero and anti-hero, while the villain is easy to root against. The plot features a few clever twists as the main character faces escalating challenges. The film also includes classic car chases-a staple of the era-and a well-executed final fight scene. Plus, there's a random snake scene thrown in for good measure.
In conclusion, The Take is a fun entry in the blaxploitation genre, with a strong lead performance and some entertaining moments. I'd rate it a 5.5-6/10 and recommend it to fans of the genre.
- kevin_robbins
- Oct 23, 2024
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- Cash - Halt die Hand auf oder stirb!
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- $1,600,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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