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Mack - Il marciapiede della violenza

Titolo originale: The Mack
  • 1973
  • R
  • 1h 50min
VALUTAZIONE IMDb
6,6/10
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Max Julien in Mack - Il marciapiede della violenza (1973)
Goldie returns from five years at the state pen and winds up King of the pimping game. Trouble comes in the form of two corrupt white cops and a crime lord who wants him to return to the small time.
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Goldie ritorna da cinque anni al recinto di stato e diventa il re dei magnaccia. I guai arrivano sotto forma di due poliziotti bianchi corrotti e un signore del crimine.Goldie ritorna da cinque anni al recinto di stato e diventa il re dei magnaccia. I guai arrivano sotto forma di due poliziotti bianchi corrotti e un signore del crimine.Goldie ritorna da cinque anni al recinto di stato e diventa il re dei magnaccia. I guai arrivano sotto forma di due poliziotti bianchi corrotti e un signore del crimine.

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    • Michael Campus
  • Sceneggiatura
    • Robert J. Poole
  • Star
    • Max Julien
    • Don Gordon
    • Richard Pryor
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  • VALUTAZIONE IMDb
    6,6/10
    3488
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
    • Regia
      • Michael Campus
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Robert J. Poole
    • Star
      • Max Julien
      • Don Gordon
      • Richard Pryor
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    Max Julien
    Max Julien
    • Goldie
    Don Gordon
    Don Gordon
    • Hank
    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Slim
    Carol Speed
    Carol Speed
    • Lulu
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Olinga
    Dick Anthony Williams
    Dick Anthony Williams
    • Pretty Tony
    • (as Dick Williams)
    William Watson
    William Watson
    • Jed
    • (as William C. Watson)
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • Fatman
    Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore
    • Mother
    Paul Harris
    Paul Harris
    • Blind Man
    Kai Hernandez
    • Chico
    Annazette Chase
    Annazette Chase
    • China Doll
    Junero Jennings
    • Baltimore Bob
    Lee Duncan
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    Stu Gilliam
    Stu Gilliam
    • Announcer
    Sandra Brown
    • Diane
    Christopher Brooks
    • Jesus Christ
    Fritz Ford
    • Desk Sgt.
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      • Michael Campus
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Robert J. Poole
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    7Hey_Sweden

    Mackin' ain't easy!

    In this, one of the most popular of blaxploitation films, the charismatic Max Julien shines as Goldie, a man fresh from a stretch in prison who quickly rises to the role of top pimp in the city of Oakland. Adding complication to his life are the activities of a pair of crooked racist white detectives (Don Gordon, William Watson) and the requests of top mobster The Fatman (George Murdock) for Goldie to return to the small time. What the film truly benefits from is a sterling group of actors. Julien is engaging as the cool, calm & collected super pimp. The under-rated Gordon scores as a very bad bad guy, Roger E. Mosley is effectively intense as Goldie's activist brother, lovely Carol Speed is endearing as Lulu the prostitute, as is Juanita Moore as Goldie's loving mother, and Dick Anthony Williams has a field day as flamboyant Pretty Tony. Richard Pryor's performance, decidedly more dramatic than comedic, is solid, and he proves to be a good sidekick. The film itself is fairly overlong, but as scripted by Robert J. Poole and directed by Michael Campus, it tells a decent story in an interesting enough way, and it doesn't shy away from brutality. It gives laymen an insider's perspective by consulting with a number of real-life pimps, and shows how their lifestyle affects everything that they do. They even have barbecues, softball games, and an annual Pimp of the Year contest. By the end it's managed to portray Goldie in a complex fashion, showing that he hasn't acted THAT differently from the ruthless Hank (Gordon). Yet, of course, we can't help but side with Goldie during the finale as his nemesis has clearly gone too far. It's here that Goldie has to make an important decision. An indelible influence on pop culture, particularly Quentin Tarantino, "The Mack" immerses us in this appropriately seedy world. It's good fun, with a very hip score by Willie Hutch, and captures its time and place extremely well & remains convincing throughout. It doesn't waste time getting to the action, and features some memorable lines and exchanges. It may not be for everybody - some people may indeed feel that it's glorifying those in the prostitution business too much - but it does a compelling job at portraying a very real and very old profession, and very real part of life. Seven out of 10.
    ahertz-2

    Pimpin Ain't Easy, Oak Town Style

    If you want to get an insider's glimpse into the world of pimpin', look no further than "The Mack." Often compared to the other, better known black movies of the 1970's, which tend to focus more on drugs and street justice, "The Mack" incorporates both of those elements, but with a heavy focus on pimpin'. It gives outsiders a glimpse into the life of a pimp through the eyes of 1973's official Pimp of the Year, Goldie ("The Mack" shows that this dubious title is actually given out in an annual event, one similar to the Oscars). Goldie's strengths are his strong pimp hand, which he uses early and often, and the fact that he always gets his percentage on time (as in "woman better have my percentage"). Although his brother (fyi: one of magnum p.i.'s sidekicks)dedicates his life warning people about pimps and drug pushers, Goldie continues his lavish lifestyle, going so far as to bring his women to the annual Pimp Softball and Barbeque Outing (for a pimp, Goldie sure knows how to swing the lumber). But, with a tragic ending, Goldie must examine his life and is forced to make a huge decision.

    If you are looking for great acting, a movie where you can hear what the people are saying (everyone speaks really softly), or good music, look elsewhere. Also, although Richard Pryor gets second billing in this movie, he is seen in the movie less than a pimp in daylight.

    On the other hand, I think the strengths of this movie are the costumes and the "pimp insight" one can gain. If you want a crash course on what it takes to be a respected pimp (fine clothes, ability to wear sunglasses during all hours, have an unruly afro, kill people using dynamite, play a lot of craps and three card monty), then look no further than "The Mack". However, if that is not your intended goal, look further, look much much further.
    Michael_Elliott

    Good Serious Drama

    The Mack (1973)

    *** (out of 4)

    Goldie (Max Julien) gets released from prison after a five year stretch and heads back to the streets where he plans to become the greatest Mack (pimp) out there. His brother is against the idea and wishes he'd do something better for his people but Goldie becomes a pimp and soon has issues with two racist white cops.

    The blaxploitation genre was just kicking off when THE MACK was released and it eventually found some new fame when it was used in TRUE ROMANCE. Watching the film today you can't help but rather respect it because it's not really exploitation. Instead of exploitation it really plays out more like an actual drama that tackles various issues that were in the black community. There's no question having a pimp playing your hero is why so many had issues with the genre but THE MACK is a pretty good film.

    What I enjoyed the most is the fact that it didn't exploit the situation and instead the movie plays out like a very well-written drama. The Goldie character goes through a lot of changes throughout the film and I thought the character development was rather good. I also thought the supporting players like the pimps, the cops and the brother were also very good. There were a lot of ups and downs for the character but I thought it all played out very well and in a serious way.

    Julien obviously steals the film playing the pimp. I thought he gave a very strong performance and one that kept you entertained throughout the somewhat long running time. Richard Pryor was also fun in his supporting role where he once again proved what a good dramatic actor he could be. Both Don Gordon and William Watson are a lot of fun as the racist cops.

    THE MACK has some flaws including it running on a bit too long but I think most people will be surprised at how serious the subject matter is handled.
    9tedthumb

    The Mack smooth movie

    Robert J. Poole deserves credit for writing clever and gritty lines. This movie was urban before people even referred to movies as urban. Pretty Tony: "You know the name of the game , your bitch chose me." Loved that exchange!!!!! The Mack showed that urban movies way back then had a broader appeal than thought by Hollywood. The whole subculture of pimping has been covered in books and movie. The Mack was far a head of it's time and place. I never understood why people would get offended over The Mack. Writer Robert J. Poole did not invent pimping. It's been there, Prostitution is the oldest profession. The Mack has intelligent writing.
    icis

    The movie that is the basis for all parodies

    When you see "I'm Gonna Git You Sucker" and others of the like, you won't find it nearly as funny until you see this. From the Player's ball to the outrageous kills to make it to the top, you can't help but laugh.

    Even the plot review on the box totally misleads you into thinking this is about a man trying to clean up his neighborhood. It isn't, but you won't care.

    For fun, try a drinking game. Drink every time someone says "man". I assure you will be drunk in the first 10 minutes or else you wish you were.

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      According to Max Julien on the DVD commentary, Richard Pryor and producer Harvey Bernhard had a heated argument during filming. Later that night, Pryor was going to Bernhard's hotel room to attack him with a sock filled with ball bearings, until Julien calmed Pryor down.
    • Blooper
      When Goldie and Lulu are in bed talking, about 22 minutes into the film, the gold medallion necklace she's wearing appears and disappears between shots.
    • Citazioni

      Pimp: "Hey, I don't hafta take this! I'm a rich nigga! I thought you paid these pooh- butts off! You beat walkin' motherfuckers!"

    • Versioni alternative
      The 1983 reissue contained an alternate score added by the distributors. This score was composed by Alan Silvestri.
    • Connessioni
      Featured in Adam & Yves (1974)
    • Colonne sonore
      Brother's Gonna Work It Out
      Words and Music by Willie Hutch

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    • Data di uscita
      • 4 aprile 1973 (Stati Uniti)
    • Paese di origine
      • Stati Uniti
    • Lingua
      • Inglese
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      • The Mack
    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Oakland, California, Stati Uniti
    • Aziende produttrici
      • Harvey Bernhard Enterprises
      • Harbor Productions
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