description The Take Overview
The Take is a 1974 British-American crime drama directed by Robert Hartford-Davis. Billy Dee Williams stars as a New Mexico police lieutenant whose involvement in bribery places him within a corrupt criminal environment. The film combines police and crime elements with the style associated with 1970s blaxploitation cinema. Its central subject is the conflict between public authority, personal corruption, and organized criminal activity.
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How good is The Take?
The Take scores 5.48/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Blaxploitation Film category. Billy Dee Williams provides charisma, but middling ratings, conventional crime plotting, and limited critical reputation leave it a minor genre entry.
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Is The Take worth it in 2026?
With a score of 5.48/10, The Take is a solid option in Blaxploitation Film. See all Blaxploitation Film ranked.
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