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Dolemite

Seen it?

1975 | 90 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 100 times its budget, but a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Avengement or Pulp Fiction, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
  • Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

Dolemite is a pimp who was set up by Willie Greene and the cops, who have planted drugs, stolen furs, and guns in his trunk and got him sentenced to 20 years in jail. One day, Queen B and a warden planned to get him out of Jail and get Willie Green and Mitchell busted for what they did to him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $12 million worldwide on a $120K budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 85K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by D'Urville Martin

  • Rudy Ray MooreDolemite
  • D'Urville MartinWillie Green
  • Lady ReedQueen Bee
  • Jerry JonesBlakeley
  • Cardella Di MiloMrs. Edwards
  • Hy PykeMayor Daley
  • Wesley GaleReverend Gibbs (as West Gale)
  • John KerryDetective Mitchell
  • Dino WashingtonWillie Green Henchman (Blue Suit)
  • Vincent BarbiMayor's Thug (as Vince Barbi)