
Street Smart(1987)
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.


“Ain't no one crosses WILLIE "D." He's tight, together, and mean. Chicks, Chumps, he uses 'em all. He's got to be Number-One.”
Willie Dynamite is a pimp who operates in New York City. Willie was a big success as a pimp, but now, just as fast as he rose to the top, he has hit bottom. A former prostitute who has become a social worker tries to get Willie to clean up his life while it is still possible.

Roscoe Orman
Willie

Diana Sands
Cora

Thalmus Rasulala
Robert Daniels
Joyce Walker
Pashen

Roger Robinson
Bell

George Murdock
Celli

Albert Hall
Pointer

Norma Donaldson
Honey

Juanita Brown
Sola

Royce Wallace
Willie's Mother
Willie Dynamite is a crime, drama film released in 1974 exploring themes of new york city, prostitute, pimp, cop, blaxploitation cinema. Directed by Gilbert Moses, it stars Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala. Willie Dynamite is a pimp who operates in New York City. Willie was a big success as a pimp, but now, just as fast as he rose to the top, he has hit bottom. A former prostitute who has become a social worker tries to get Willie to clean up his life while it is still possible.
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