Pam Grier, "Coffy"
Pam Grier starred in the 1973 Blaxploitation film "Coffy," playing the titular character of Coffy, a nurse who seeks revenge on drug dealers who have ruined her sister's life.
The film was a significant milestone in the Blaxploitation genre, with Grier's performance and character breaking new ground for black female representation in action movies. "Coffy" was a commercial success and helped establish Grier as a leading actress, leading to other iconic roles in Blaxploitation classics such as "Foxy Brown" and "Black Mama, White Mama."
Farrah Fawcett, "Sunburn"
Farrah Fawcett starred in the crime-comedy film "Sunburn," playing the character of Ellie, a con artist who teams up with a private investigator to scam a wealthy man in the Caribbean.
Featuring action, romance, and humor, as well as scenic shots of the Caribbean's beaches and landscapes. Fawcett's performance in "Sunburn" received mixed reviews, but the film remains a notable entry in her filmography, which includes other popular movies and TV shows such as "Charlie's Angels," "The Burning Bed," and "Extremities."
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