Jerry Gross
January 26, 1940 · 86 years old
Jerry Gross was a semi-legendary exploitation movie producer/distributor, but--unlike his more notorious colleagues in the exploitation business such as Kroger Babb, David F. Friedman and Dan Sonney--very little is actually known about the man himself.
Known For
4 titles
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
The Black Godfather
J.J., a rising star in the crime scene, is in the process of consolidating his power over the neighborhood. One of the only remaining obstacles is the heroin cartel is understandably reluctant to abandon such a lucrative market.
Teenage Mother
A new health teacher in a high school is nearly raped by drug-dealing students and is blamed when a student turns up pregnant.
Girl on a Chain Gang
Three young people are framed, arrested, and thrown into prison by corrupt Southern police.