The Mack
1973 US blaxploitation film by Michael Campus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Mack is a 1973 American blaxploitation crime drama film directed by California native Michael Campus, starring Max Julien and Richard Pryor.[3][4] The film also stars Oscar-nominee Juanita Moore and Tony-nominated actor Dick Anthony Williams. Filmed in Oakland, California the movie follows the rise and fall of Goldie, who returns from a five-year prison sentence to find that his brother is involved in Black nationalism. Goldie decides to take an alternative path, striving to become the city's biggest pimp.
The Mack | |
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Directed by | Michael Campus |
Written by | Robert J. Poole |
Produced by | Harvey Bernhard |
Starring | |
Music by | Willie Hutch |
Production company | Harbor Productions |
Distributed by | Cinerama Releasing Corporation |
Release date | April 4, 1973 |
Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $3 million (rentals)[1] or $4.3 million[2] |
Though reviews were less than favorable upon initial release, The Mack is considered by many critics to be the best entry in its genre.[5] The film is often categorized as blaxploitation, but Michael Campus,[6] Max Julien,[7] and others involved in its production have argued that the genre label oversimplifies the film.
The film's soundtrack was recorded by Motown artist Willie Hutch.