Willie Dynamite (1974)

A social worker tries to get a pimp to change his ways.

Director:

Gilbert Moses

Writers:

Ron Cutler (screenplay), Ron Cutler (story),

Stars:

Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Judith Brown	...	Gorgia (as Judy Brown)
Marilyn Coleman	...	Connie
Mary Charlotte Wilcox	...	Scatback
Marcia McBroom	...	Pearl
Jack Bernardi	...	Willie's Lawyer

Storyline

A social worker tries to get a pimp to change his ways.

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Plot Keywords:

pimp | violence | heart attack | narcotics | new york city | 

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Taglines:

He's got to be Number-One.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 January 1974 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Willie is talking to Cora at the end of the movie, there is a light scar along his right cheek. As he's leaving her apartment, the scar not only gets noticeably worse, but additional scars also mysteriously appear on his forehead and nose. Yet when Willie comes out of the apartment building to see his car being towed, all of the scars are gone.

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Crazy Credits

During the ending credits, Richard Lawson is credited as playing the role of Sugar, when in fact it is Nathaniel Taylor who plays the role.

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Connections

Featured in American Pimp (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Willie D."
Music by Gilbert Moses & J.J. Johnson
Lyrics by Gilbert Moses

User Reviews

The pinnacle pimp flick of the 70's decade depicting a charismatic and ruthlessly ambitious pimp's meteoric rise and fall.

Highly entertaining and interesting as willie dynamite applies the principles of capitalism to enhance his business of managing sporting ladies. But where there is greed and the quest to be second to none, one is always confronted with jealousy and envy from your fellow peers.

The character Willie dynamite was immaculate in his dress from the beginning of the film to the end. He changes wardrobe complete with hats more times than Cher did in her last concert! He displays the 70's pandering apparell that he wore to absolute perfection.

I originally saw Willie Dynamite in 1973, and after watching it again today, after all of these years, it had the same impact. That is why I feel that I can recommend the viewing of this film. If you like blaxploitations films, this is a must see!!!