List of blaxploitation films

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This is an alphabetical list of films belonging to the blaxploitation genre.

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  • Kid Vengeance a.k.a. Vengeance a.k.a. Take Another Hard Ride (1977)
  • Killjoy (2000)
  • Kiss my Baadasssss (1994)
  • Krush Groove (1985)
  • Kung Fu - Soul Brothers of Kung Fu (1977)

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  • Zebra Killer (1974)

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