Why Is Jim Kelly Such a Poor Actor?
Out of all the Blaxploitation greats in this film, Jim Kelly really stands out as really mediocre. Absolutely NO acting chops, whatsoever. He has 2 fight scences, and spends more time getting his stance on and making those fake Bruce Lee "whoop, woop" sounds, he's the exact comic book character he accused Hahn (in "Enter The Dreagon") of being. At least he finally cut that stupid 'fro down a yard or two. And what happened to Jim Brown? He was pretty good in "100 rifles" at his peak, but always came off as wooden and ALWAYS arrogant. Best thing I've seen him in since is "I'm Gonna Git You, Suka!". And that was a comedy spoof. Fred, well, I like Fred because you KNOW he's full of himself and he doesn't insult you trying to hide it. But he's at least likeable in this genre.
For an even BIGGER hoot of a laugh featuring these same guys (PLUS, as a bonus, a tubby Ron O'Neal), see "Original Gangstas".