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Hot Potato is a 1976 action film associated with the blaxploitation and martial-arts genres. Jim Kelly stars in the film, which was written and directed by Oscar Williams and shot in Thailand. It is a follow-up to Black Belt Jones and combines action, comedy, and martial arts in an international production made during the 1970s cycle of Black cinema.
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Who stars in Hot Potato?
Jim Kelly stars in Hot Potato, continuing his association with martial-arts and blaxploitation cinema. Oscar Williams wrote and directed the film.
Is Hot Potato connected to Black Belt Jones?
Yes. Hot Potato is presented as a follow-up to Black Belt Jones, the 1974 martial-arts film also associated with Jim Kelly. It carries forward the action-comedy and martial-arts flavor rather than being an unrelated title.
Where was Hot Potato filmed?
The film was shot in Thailand. That location gives the 1976 action story an international setting distinct from many urban American blaxploitation films.
What genres does Hot Potato combine?
Hot Potato combines blaxploitation, martial arts, action, and comedy. The mix is built around Jim Kelly's screen presence and the film's follow-up status to Black Belt Jones.
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