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Lady Cocoa
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Wikipedia article
'Lady Cocoa' (also known as 'Pop Goes the Weasel') is a 1975 low-budget American blaxploitation crime drama that was directed by Matt Cimber. With Lola Falana in the title role, the film also featured Millie Perkins, Alex Dreier, Gene Washington and Joe Greene. It was released by Moonstone Entertainment, and written by George Theakos.
Premise
The film tells the story of a woman (Lola Falana) who is released from jail for 24 hours prior to testifying against her ex-boyfriend (James A. Watson Jr.)
Reception
Linda Gross of the 'Los Angeles Times' called 'Lady Cocoa' "a slick, predictable, but well-made blaxploitation film." Joe Baltake, writing for the 'Philadelphia Daily News', complimented Falana's performance but called the film "a flimsy, boring situation comedy," concluding: "It's dumb, but Lola makes it palatable."
See also
* List of American films of 1975
References
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