Blaxploitation or blacksploitation is an ethnic subgenre of the exploitation film that emerged in the united states during the early 1970s. Its not a lifechanging movie but certainly has its moments, as well as the added value of some selfaware social commentary. When enterprising pimp willie dynamite roscoe orman refuses to agree to a mandate that would assign pimps to specific districts, he sets himself on a collision course with bell roger robinson, the kingpin of new york prostitution. Starring roscoe orman, diana sands, thalmus rasulala, joyce walker, george murdock, and albert hall. Willie dynamite is a manhattan pimp whose life and career is documented in this blaxploitation flick. Roscoe orman is willie dynamite, the flashy and arrogant street pimp who ruthlessly tries to apply capitalist principles to his own prostitution ring. Roger passed away at just before the fifth season premiered. And then theres cora diana sands, a former prostitute now employed as a social worker, who. She appeared as nurse helen straughn having an affair with richard crenna in george schaefers pulpy doctors wives 1971, and as cora in willie dynamite 1974 the title played by roscoe orman, a nasty piece of work who has a license plate that says willie on the front and dynamite on the back. He acted in several movies and tv shows and later created a performing arts studio. A bit roughshod, willie dynamite was the only theatrical feature directed by gilbert moses, who would go on to direct episodes of several noted television productions, including an episode of roots 1977 and several abc and cbs after school specials.
Willie dynamite 1974 may 24th, 2006 3 comments universal pictures foray into the blaxploitation genre stars roscoe orman as the title character, a manhattan pimp whose ambition to shoot to the top of the game is gradually tempered by the efforts of a social worker the late diana sands and her d. Roger robinson how to get away with murder wiki fandom. Given the quality of the picture and sound, i suppose you could consider those bonus features. Willie dynamite 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. From universal studios soul showcase come willie dynamite 1974, a film about the rise and fall mostly the latter, and eventual rebirth, of a, flashy, ambitious new york city street hustler. From 1974, here are the opening credits for willie dynamite. Willie dynamite is most certainly one of the most flamboyant pimps to ever grace the screen and his stable of beautiful women are frequently scantily clad, but dont let the smooth taste fool you, willie dynamite is not your average pimp film. Watch willie dynamite online stream full movie directv.
The story of superpimp willie dynamite may be typical in terms of over the top characterizations. But willies grand plans are challenged by competing pimps and corrupt cops who work together to shut him down. Willie dynamite soundtrack cd details and availability. Willie makes it to the top of his precarious profession, only to hit rock bottom again. Martha reeves sings the title song, helping set up the motives and milieu of the new york pimpprotagonist roscoe orman in the opening sequence to director gilbert moses willie dynamite, 1974. She was best known for her roles, as miss adelaide in the 1976 revival of guys and dolls. He displays the 70s pandering apparell that he wore to absolute perfection. Black dynamite creator carl jones defends blaxploitation films and pimping. Ghettothe god is backim a god in the hoodthe official new hood movie 2017 duration. Released by mca in 1974 mca393 containing music from willie dynamite 1974. Willie dynamite is a film about humanity on the fringes and in the extremes. Norma donaldson good times wiki fandom powered by wikia. Willie dynamite soundtrack 1974 the moviemusic store.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. But willie s grand plans are challenged by competing pimps and corrupt cops who work together to shut him down. Willie dynamite is the flashiest pimp in new york with all the glitz and glamour that the high life can offer. Noted for starring roles in blaxploitation films, he was also an original cast member of abcs soap opera one life to live from its premiere in 1968 until he left the show in 1970. Rosco orman, diana sands and thalmus rasulala star. Willie dynamite is the number two pimp in the city who is desperate to be number one, and a prostituteturnedsocial worker is determined to make sure that doesnt happen. The films, while popular, suffered backlash for disproportionate numbers of stereotypical film characters showing bad or questionable motives, including roles as criminals. Jesus christ superstar official trailer beyond the valley of the dolls official trailer. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Willie dynamite is an obvious standout in a narrow genre that has at least a halfdozen more wellknown entries.
New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you. November 15, 1911 october 9, 1991 was an american actor with a long career in theater, television, and movies. He changes wardrobe complete with hats more times than cher did in her last concert. Jul 04, 2014 from 1974, here are the opening credits for willie dynamite. The character willie dynamite was immaculate in his dress from the beginning of the film to the end. He wears the furs and the flares with more might than dolemite, more on the attack than the mack. Starring roscoe orman, diana sands, thalmas rasulala, joyce walker, george murdock, and juanita brown.
Sadly, there are no bonus features on willie dynamite. And even though pimpin aint easy, willie never lets the hos know hes anything but smooth. Jan 23, 2007 willie dynamite soundtrack cd details and availability. Baker, michaels schoolteacher in the season 3 episode titled michaels big fall. Willie dynamite was at times thoughtprovoking, frequently intense and entertaining throughout. Also, its an homage to the 1974 blaxploitation flick willie dynamite, in which the title character is a pimp in nyc who strives to be number one in the city willie dynamite track info written. The eponymous willie dynamite is a pimp in new york city, who strives to be number one in the city. Willie dynamite is a 1973 american blaxploitation film directed by gilbert moses and starring roscoe orman, diana sands, thalmus rasulala, joyce walker, and was released by universal pictures. The pimp legion of doom has a meeting about how to collectivize and get more money from their stable and willie disagrees. Roger robinson was a minor actor on how to get away with murder, who portrayed the role of mac harkness. Norma donaldson born on july 8, 1928died on november 22, 1994 made a guest appearance on good times as mrs.