Noted for starring roles in blaxploitation films, he was also an original cast member of abc s soap opera one life to live from its premiere in 1968 until he left the show in 1970. November 15, 1939 october 9, 1991 was an american actor with a long career in theater, television, and movies. Gilbert moses willie dynamite 1974 might not make the short list but remains an enjoyable and dare i say durable little film in its own right. For colored girls who have considered suicidewhen the rainbow is enuf 1982 comedy, drama, romance. From universal studios soul showcase come willie dynamite 1974, a film about. Every ten minutes, one comes off the production line, like that. Willie dynamite is a manhattan pimp whose life and career is documented in this blaxploitation flick. Does the soundtrack of this movie is little willy from the sweet. He displays the 70s pandering apparell that he wore to absolute perfection.
But willies grand plans are challenged by competing pimps and corrupt cops who work together to shut him down. Starring roscoe orman, diana sands, thalmas rasulala, joyce walker, george murdock, and juanita brown. Roscoe orman is willie dynamite, the flashy and arrogant street pimp who. Willie makes it to the top of his precarious profession, only to hit rock bottom again. He changes wardrobe complete with hats more times than cher did in her last concert. Willie dynamite is a 1973 american blaxploitation film directed by gilbert moses and starring. The walking dead set up a thrilling season 10 finale, whenever it happens. A social worker tries to get a pimp to change his ways. A fan of 70s blaxploitation cinema, ive had truck turner of 1974 sitting on my dvd shelf for some time now, always eager to watch it, and the recent death of isaac hayes r.
A great recent episode featuring gordon and susan, as well as maria, luis, oscar, burt and ernie. Willie dynamite 1974 joyce walker in willie dynamite 1974 willie dynamite 1974 roscoe orman in willie dynamite 1974. Johnson willie dynamite music from the original motion picture soundtrack at discogs. Willie dynamite is noteworthy for its stellar soundtrack and sweet wheels. Willie dynamite soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. So, i was watching the 1974 blaxploitation film, willie dynamite the other night, and suddenly it dawned on. Roscoe orman is willie dynamite, the flashy and arrogant street pimp who ruthlessly tries to apply capitalist principles to his own prostitution ring.
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