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The Mack
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6.6/10   764 votes
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Robert J. Poole (written by)
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They're doing the job the cops can't! more
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Goldie returns from five years at the state pen and winds up king of the pimping game. Trouble comes... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Max Julien ... Goldie
Don Gordon ... Hank

Richard Pryor ... Slim

Carol Speed ... Lulu
Roger E. Mosley ... Olinga
William Watson ... Jed

George Murdock ... Fatman
Juanita Moore ... Mother
Paul Harris ... Blind man
Kai Hernandez ... Chico
Annazette Chase ... China Doll
Junero Jennings ... Baltimore Bob
Lee Duncan ... Sgt. Duncan
Stu Gilliam ... Announcer
Sandra Brown ... Diane
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Also Known As:
The Mack and His Pack
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110 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mono (Glen Glenn Sound)
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Michael Campus described working with Richard Pryor as 'difficult,' claiming he would often show up high, if at all. He was surprised how well the performance came off in the finished product. more
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6 out of 10 people found the following review useful.
The movie that is the basis for all parodies, 25 March 2000
Author: icis

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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