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The Mack

The Mack

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19736.41h 50m

Overview

A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.

Directed by Michael Campus
Written by Robert J. Poole
Produced by Harvey Bernhard
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Top Cast

Max Julien

Max Julien

Goldie

Don Gordon

Don Gordon

Hank

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Slim

Carol Speed

Carol Speed

Lulu

George Murdock

George Murdock

Fatman

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

Pretty Tony

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Terrible Tom

Himself

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Ted Ward

Himself

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Frank Ward

Himself

Roger E. Mosley

Roger E. Mosley

Olinga

Themes & Keywords

pimpblaxploitation cinema

About The Mack

The Mack is a drama, crime film released in 1973 exploring themes of pimp, blaxploitation cinema. Directed by Michael Campus, it stars Max Julien, Don Gordon, Richard Pryor. A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.

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