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Willie Dynamite

Play trailer Poster for Willie Dynamite R,  1974,  1h 42m,  Action Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist - - 2 Reviews Tomatometer 68% 500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 2 Reviews 68% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
When enterprising pimp Willie Dynamite (Roscoe Orman) refuses to agree to a mandate that would assign pimps to specific districts, he sets himself on a collision course with Bell (Roger Robinson), the kingpin of New York prostitution. Worse yet, Willie comes under the scrutiny of a pair of detectives. And then there's Cora (Diana Sands), a former prostitute now employed as a social worker, who aims to take down Willie's operation by preaching reform to his girls.

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Anton Bitel Little White Lies Feb 6, 2017
This is not only a film about conflicts and contradictions in black identity, but also a sly critique of capital's ruthless upward trajectory. Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Feb 16, 2017
2/5
This is one of those films that's difficult to rate because it's a patchwork of impressive work and spectacular failures. Go to Full Review
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Finn M Nov 22, 2017 one thumb one thumb down for this slow moving pimp show
Ron R Feb 14, 2017 Surprisingly serious Blaxploitation movie although Willie D's theme music is funky fun.
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Cast & Crew

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Gilbert Moses

Director

Roscoe Orman

William Andrew "Willie Dynamite" Short

Diana Sands

Cora

Thalmus Rasulala

Robert Daniels

Joyce Walker

Pashen

Roger Robinson

Bell

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Willie Dynamite

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Movie Info

Synopsis When enterprising pimp Willie Dynamite (Roscoe Orman) refuses to agree to a mandate that would assign pimps to specific districts, he sets himself on a collision course with Bell (Roger Robinson), the kingpin of New York prostitution. Worse yet, Willie comes under the scrutiny of a pair of detectives. And then there's Cora (Diana Sands), a former prostitute now employed as a social worker, who aims to take down Willie's operation by preaching reform to his girls.
Director
Gilbert Moses
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 1974, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 18, 2005
Runtime
1h 42m
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