Jackie Brown (1997)

Following the releases of critical darlings Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Pulp Fiction (1994), Tinsel Town’s highly-touted director Quentin Tarantino made Jackie Brown (1997). Although his ode to Blaxploitation action flicks may not have garnered the box office impact of his first two pics, its sexy leading lady was a spank bank hit! Yes, the title character is portrayed by none other than Pam Grier, the stunningly stacked star of Afro-American movies such as Coffy (1973) and Foxy Brown (1974). Based on Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch (1992), this engaging caper follows a foxy flight attendant (Grier) who smuggles money into the U.S. from Mexico for Los Angeles gun runner Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson). Of course, twists and turns ensue as the plot puts Pam into a role that’s sympathetic, realistic and overwhelmingly attractive in a mature and dignified way. It’s no surprise she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, as was her co-star Robert Forster. The movie also includes appearances by Denise Crosby, Dick Clark, LisaGay Hamilton, and Michael Keaton. Throughout the course of the thriller, we meet credible, likable characters, some of whom find the hope of some semblance of happiness at the end of its entertaining, fast-paced and serpentine storyline. Along the way, we get to savor Bridget Fonda’s fit body. As Melanie Ralston, the svelte starlet lounges around in a bikini top and short shorts. If that’s not hot enough, the hottie reveals her rump while getting pumped by Louis Gara (Robert DeNiro) in the kitchen. Yummy!