The read
Every source lands within 7 points of the others.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic59/100
67 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael CampusDirector
- Robert J. PooleWriter
- Willie HutchOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Max JulienGoldie
- Don GordonHank
- Richard PryorSlim
- Carol SpeedLulu
- George MurdockFatman
- Dick Anthony WilliamsPretty Tony
- Terrible TomHimself
- Ted WardHimself
- Frank WardHimself
- Roger E. MosleyOlinga
- Juanita MooreMother
- William WatsonJed
Stills
Themes
pimpblaxploitation cinema