Death Promise (1977) Full Film - Charles Bonet, Speedy Leacock, Bill Louie (Action, Martial Arts)
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Death Promise (1977)R | 95 min | Action, Martial Arts | August 1977 (USA)An apartment resident goes on a search-and-destroy mission to kill the ruthless land...

cross-posted from !bmoviebonanza@lemmy.world

“A warning to the rich: Get Off Our Backs!”

Also released in the US as “Slumfighter” which is a far superior title, but I guess they wanted people to think of “Death Wish.” Basically there are there good honest people living in this tenement who are being oppressed by The Man, “but they can only take so much before they are forced to fight!” If nothing else, check out the original trailer, which is gold from beginning to end:

You’ll note a universally low production quality, and even the fight choreography is poorly done. But the actors have some real physical skills, so you’ll frequently see a decent leap, spin, or jump-kick. With a bit more money this could have reached “Bloodsport” levels. And the main theme is truly funky.

Summary: entertaining, if your expectations are as low as a landlord… That’s a Promise!