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Trouble Man

  • 1972
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.7K
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Robert Hooks in Trouble Man (1972)
A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.
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A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.

  • Director
    • Ivan Dixon
  • Writer
    • John D.F. Black
  • Stars
    • Robert Hooks
    • Paul Winfield
    • Ralph Waite
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.7K
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    • Director
      • Ivan Dixon
    • Writer
      • John D.F. Black
    • Stars
      • Robert Hooks
      • Paul Winfield
      • Ralph Waite
    • 36User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
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    Robert Hooks
    Robert Hooks
    • Mr. T
    Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield
    • Chalky
    Ralph Waite
    Ralph Waite
    • Pete
    William Smithers
    William Smithers
    • Captain Joe Marx
    • (as Bill Smithers)
    Paula Kelly
    Paula Kelly
    • Cleo
    Julius Harris
    Julius Harris
    • Big
    Bill Henderson
    Bill Henderson
    • Jimmy
    Wayne Storm
    • Frank
    Akili Jones
    • Chi
    Vince Howard
    Vince Howard
    • Preston
    Stack Pierce
    Stack Pierce
    • Collie
    Lawrence Cook
    • Buddy
    • (as Larry Cook)
    Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers
    • Macy
    Rick Ferrell
    • Pindar
    James 'Texas Blood' Brown
    • Wesley
    Tracy Reed
    Tracy Reed
    • Policewoman
    Felton Perry
    Felton Perry
    • Bobby
    Nathaniel Taylor
    Nathaniel Taylor
    • Leroy
    • (as Jita Hadi)
    • Director
      • Ivan Dixon
    • Writer
      • John D.F. Black
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    • Trivia
      The only film score of singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye. Music from this film, including the title song, was used in Four Brothers (2005).
    • Goofs
      When Big is shot in the pool hall sitting in the chair, a small chain on his ankle is attached to the floor.
    • Quotes

      Chalky Price: T has one edge--and that's his cool. But that's enough, baby, because he's thinkin' all the time. And If he wants your ass, he gets it!

    • Crazy credits
      The 20th Century Fox logo does not appear at the beginning; instead there's an opening credit saying "Twentieth Century-Fox Presents".
    • Connections
      Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 3 (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Trouble Man
      (uncredited)
      Composed and performed by Marvin Gaye
      Arranged by Dale Oehler

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    9/10

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    If you have never seen this film, but you saw Shamus (of Burt Reynolds fame), then you have seen this film. You just didn't know it. This movie came out in 1972, Shamus in 1973. The plot is different, but the central character is the same(except for black/white). A private eye that is rough and tumble, lives in a pool hall, has a front man run the hall, has hassles with the police, and can fix almost anything, while being the ultimate lady killer. Both movies are very good.
    • cspievak
    • Apr 4, 2002
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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1973 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kara mafya
    • Filming locations
      • Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Mr. T drives down street and hunts for Pete, passing location.)
    • Production company
      • JDF/B Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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