Super Fly (1972)

The protagonists in my favorite Blaxploitation films are generally not outright criminals or at least ones that are seeking some level of redemption. Ron O’Neal’s Priest is having none of that. He’s seeking to retire as a cocaine dealer, but only after one big windfall so he can continue living in the manner to which he’s accustomed. When the corrupt police get in his way, he does manage to put them down with karate and a well-placed Mafia hit. The Curtis Mayfield soundtrack is unforgettable. The fashions and the style are perfectly emblematic of 1970s pimp culture.