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Summary
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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- Graphic violence bothers you
- You're watching with family
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+15)
Critics 60Audiences 75GoodWatch 57
Running time
1 h 50 min
A typical length for dramas
typical 109110Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country
Released
1973
April 4, 1973
53 years ago
Genres
DramaCrimeLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityStrong
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
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- SBSandra BrownDiane
- CBChristopher BrooksJesus Christ
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- NMNorma McClureBig Woman
David MauroLaughing David
Directing · 1
- Michael Campus Director
Writing · 1
- Robert J. Poole Writer
Production · 4
- Harvey Bernhard Producer
- Marvin Paige Casting
- Bert Gold Production Manager
- R. Hansel Brown Associate Producer
Camera · 1
- Ralph Woolsey Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Frank C. Decot Editor
Sound · 3
- Alan Silvestri Original Music Composer
- Willie Hutch Original Music Composer
- Bud Alper Sound Mixer
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Lynn Del Kail Hairstylist
- Thomas Tuttle Makeup Artist
Other crew · 1
- Roger George Special Effects
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