The Mack (New Line Platinum Series)
starring: Max Julien, Don Gordon, Richard Pryor, Carol Speed, Roger E. Mosley
directed by: Michael Campus
directed by: Michael Campus
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It takes a street fighter to clean up the streets. It takes The Mack and his pack to do it right! Packed with raw power The Mack takes an uncompromising look at big city street life and survival. Don't miss the action because the action never stops! Year: 1973Running Time: 110 min.System Requirements: Running Time 110 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 794043556623
Amazon.com:
The Mack, a 1973 pimping epic, is at once a laughable, schlock classic and a harbinger of more serious black-themed films to come. Starring the now-forgotten Max Julien as Goldie, the preening ex-con whose dream is to rule the streets with a fine Cadillac and a fleet of topnotch hookers, this film is full of whip-crack, mostly improvised dialogue and hilarious stereotypes (the evil white cops, a wisdom-spouting blind man, and more trash-talkin' pimps than you could shake a walking stick at).
Not only is the film one you can chuckle at in the postmodern, ironic mode, it is also a window on the world of today's rap superstars, many of whom have sampled, invoked, or quoted lines from this gaudy paean to pandering. In other words, The Mack is a kind of godfather to a future stark frankness about life on the streets. But forget the sociological hooey and dig into the piece as an urban costume picture with a greasy/funky score by R&B genius Willie Hutch.
Also, it features an amazing supporting turn by Richard Pryor, who, playing Tonto to Julien's Lone Ranger, unleashes torrents of nearly incomprehensible verbiage in the film's finest moments. Mind you, such brilliance is a direct comedy-organ transplant from Pryor's stand-up act: he was performing his "Pimp on Blow" routine at about the same time The Mack was filmed. Seventy percent of this piece is dross, but the other 30 is the apex of urban surrealism. One vignette to tantalize: Goldie hypnotizing his "ladies" into docile submission as they sit in a planetarium, mechanically repeating his words: "I will remain a lady at all times..." --David Was
It takes a street fighter to clean up the streets. It takes The Mack and his pack to do it right! Packed with raw power The Mack takes an uncompromising look at big city street life and survival. Don't miss the action because the action never stops! Year: 1973Running Time: 110 min.System Requirements: Running Time 110 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 794043556623
Amazon.com:
The Mack, a 1973 pimping epic, is at once a laughable, schlock classic and a harbinger of more serious black-themed films to come. Starring the now-forgotten Max Julien as Goldie, the preening ex-con whose dream is to rule the streets with a fine Cadillac and a fleet of topnotch hookers, this film is full of whip-crack, mostly improvised dialogue and hilarious stereotypes (the evil white cops, a wisdom-spouting blind man, and more trash-talkin' pimps than you could shake a walking stick at).
Not only is the film one you can chuckle at in the postmodern, ironic mode, it is also a window on the world of today's rap superstars, many of whom have sampled, invoked, or quoted lines from this gaudy paean to pandering. In other words, The Mack is a kind of godfather to a future stark frankness about life on the streets. But forget the sociological hooey and dig into the piece as an urban costume picture with a greasy/funky score by R&B genius Willie Hutch.
Also, it features an amazing supporting turn by Richard Pryor, who, playing Tonto to Julien's Lone Ranger, unleashes torrents of nearly incomprehensible verbiage in the film's finest moments. Mind you, such brilliance is a direct comedy-organ transplant from Pryor's stand-up act: he was performing his "Pimp on Blow" routine at about the same time The Mack was filmed. Seventy percent of this piece is dross, but the other 30 is the apex of urban surrealism. One vignette to tantalize: Goldie hypnotizing his "ladies" into docile submission as they sit in a planetarium, mechanically repeating his words: "I will remain a lady at all times..." --David Was
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Customer Reviews
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- The Mack. Vhs. Whoever Said Pimpin' Was Easy?
Pimpin Ain't Easy, and while this movie is cheesy, it's a valuable lesson on a life of crime, Plenty of action,fights and crooked cops who want in on the action , Excellent acting By the white cops one of who is Don Gordon and the guy who plays the crooked and badman: Fatman, Prior is so-so in this film, and Max Julien as Unsightly as he is, Which I don't know why he's a "Mack" . Since I am better looking. (LOL) My only other compliant is that at times it's too long of a movie and bad acting.I think ... Read More
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- The Mack
I never received the THE MACK DVD. I had to email the company that I purchased the movie from and i was reimbursed the amount charged to my credit card. I was very disappointed and will not purchase from that company again.
Rating: - Phyl
If U R an avid fan of throwback black cinema as I am, then U would love this film. Even though times have changed, there is something in this film U can ID with. Max Julian plays the suave "MACK DADDY" so natually, U wonder if pimping was really his line of work. The late Richard Pryor supports him beautifully & comically, and Mosely is convincing as the brother who works hard to rid the streets of the character his brother portrays.
A don't miss!
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- Classic
I din't expect to like this movie, but I did.I especially enjoyed the documentary of the movie with the actors and other historical film professionals.
Rating: - Old School Pimp Flick With A Lesson
This isnt just a movie glorifying the pimp game. This pieces touches on the pros and cons of pimp life. Action packed yet makes you think. An Excellent buy.
- The Mack. Vhs. Whoever Said Pimpin' Was Easy?Pimpin Ain't Easy, and while this movie is cheesy, it's a valuable lesson on a life of crime, Plenty of action,fights and crooked cops who want in on the action , Excellent acting By the white cops one of who is Don Gordon and the guy who plays the crooked and badman: Fatman, Prior is so-so in this film, and Max Julien as Unsightly as he is, Which I don't know why he's a "Mack" . Since I am better looking. (LOL) My only other compliant is that at times it's too long of a movie and bad acting.I think ... Read More
- The MackI never received the THE MACK DVD. I had to email the company that I purchased the movie from and i was reimbursed the amount charged to my credit card. I was very disappointed and will not purchase from that company again.
- PhylIf U R an avid fan of throwback black cinema as I am, then U would love this film. Even though times have changed, there is something in this film U can ID with. Max Julian plays the suave "MACK DADDY" so natually, U wonder if pimping was really his line of work. The late Richard Pryor supports him beautifully & comically, and Mosely is convincing as the brother who works hard to rid the streets of the character his brother portrays.
A don't miss!
- ClassicI din't expect to like this movie, but I did.I especially enjoyed the documentary of the movie with the actors and other historical film professionals.
- Old School Pimp Flick With A LessonThis isnt just a movie glorifying the pimp game. This pieces touches on the pros and cons of pimp life. Action packed yet makes you think. An Excellent buy.
