The Return of Superfly
1990, English. Directed by Sig Shore.
He's hot as ice and twice as cool.
Priest returns to New York from Paris to find his friend's murderer. With a couple of new allies, he attempts to bring the killers to justice while trying not to get into criminal activity like he did years ago.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Sig ShoreDirector
- Nathan PurdeePriest / Superfly
- Margaret AveryFrancine
- Leonard L. ThomasJoey Maxwell
- Christopher CurryTom Perkins
- Carlos CarrascoHector Estrada
- Samuel L. JacksonNate Cabot
- Luis Antonio RamosManuel
- Kirk TaylorRenaldo
- David GrohInspector Wolinski
- John GabrielSarge Joyner
- Tico WellsWilly Green
- Patrice AblackIrene Gates
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Wisdom
- Box office
- $610K
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The Return of Superfly: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of Superfly?
Watch Super Fly (1972) and Super Fly T.N.T. (1973) first.
Is The Return of Superfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Return of Superfly?
The Return of Superfly runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Return of Superfly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Return of Superfly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Return of Superfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of Superfly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of Superfly on?
The Return of Superfly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of Superfly?
If you liked The Return of Superfly, try The Double, The Enforcer, Empire.
Who directed The Return of Superfly?
The Return of Superfly (1990) was directed by Sig Shore and stars Nathan Purdee, Margaret Avery, Leonard L. Thomas.