Woodyanders Feisty Coca (a delightfully vibrant performance by Lola Falana) gets released from jail for twenty-four hours so she can testify in court against her mobster boyfriend. Weary veteran detective Lt. Ramsey (ably played by Alex Dreier) and his straight-laced partner Doug (a solid and likable performance by Gene Washington) are assigned to protect Coca from a couple of hit men.Director Matt Cimber keeps the entertaining story moving along at a brisk pace, maintains an amiable lighthearted tone throughout, and stages the one big action set piece with aplomb. Moreover, the sound acting from the capable cast helps a lot: Millie Perkins does well as mousy newlywed Marie, Mean Joe Greene looks suitably menacing as hulking thug Big Eddie, and James A. Watson Jr. contributes a neat turn as smooth operator Eddie. Popping up in amusing cameos are George "Buck" Flower as a drunk gambler, Richard Kennedy as an unctuous waiter, and John Goff as a swishy Sicilian man. Mikel Angel's witty script boasts lots of sharp rat-a-tat-tat dialogue. The funky-throbbing score by Luchi De Jesus hits the get-down groovy spot. Best of all, Falana's dynamic presence and kooky persona keep things buzzing throughout -- and she even belts out the catchy theme song "Pop Goes the Weasel." A hugely enjoyable movie.

Uriah43 "Coco" (Lola Falana) is serving time in a Nevada penitentiary and agrees to testify against her mob boyfriend "Eddie" (James A. Watson Jr.) in exchange for her freedom. Naturally, Eddie doesn't like the idea and sends a couple of hit men to take care of the problem once and for all. Figuring that something like this might happen the District Attorney provides two bodyguards by the names of "Doug" (Gene Washington) and "Ramsey" (Alex Dreier). Unfortunately, she refuses to believe that Eddie will try to harm her and treats both of her them with complete contempt. But one of the hit men named "Big Joe" (Mean Joe Greene) isn't playing any games. Now rather than reveal anymore of the story and risk spoiling the movie for those who haven't seen it I will just say that I thought the character of Coco was extremely annoying. But even so I must admit that Lola Falana played her part superbly. I also liked the surprises as the story progressed. In short, for a low-budget "Blaxploitation" movie this one wasn't too bad. Slightly above average.

cvoci-1 This is the kind of film you take lightly; and a good example of the genre (Blaxploitation). Lots of action and attractive stars (Lady Lola and Gene Washington. The color and sound are bad on the DVD due to a bad transfer process.Lola Falana really steps out of her Las Vegas entertainer role to play a gritty foul mouthed gangster's moll; and she does it to the max; especially the exchange between her and Washington in the hotel room -where she goes into a tirade about the police and poor people.I actually picked this DVD in a bargain bin at 99 cent store in the mall and I was really surprised. If you're a fan of the Genre, you will like this. And all you "serious" critics, if you want an art house therapy session, watch something else. This is just turn your mind off and enjoy. I loved it.

thefountainmenace Another extreme cheapo blaxploit.... Mean Joe Green, who I primarily remember for his enthusiatic endorsement of Coca-cola in the 80's, plays a hit-man flunkie for a pimp/drug dealer, and though because of his semi-celebrity status he is given top billing, he was apparently not trusted to pull off even one speaking line. Not one word the whole movie. Pretty incredible. This is basically crap - hard to watch unless you enjoy very bad slow movies. Lola Falana seems to be quite the firecracker, but this story of her one day of freedom before she testifies on her ex-boyfriend (the aforementioned pimp/dealer ) for the FBI doesn't hold anyone's interest.To me there was some real confusion (mainly due to bad editing, scripting and directing) on whether or not the fat old cop was straight or corrupt.