Dolemite
"With his All-Girl Army of Kung Fu Killers!"
Originally released in 1975. Dolemite is a action/comedy film. directed by D'Urville Martin.
Starring Rudy Ray Moore, D'Urville Martin, and Lady Reed
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (127 votes)
Budget
$120K
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
100.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudy Ray Moore
as Dolemite
D'Urville Martin
as Willie Green
Lady Reed
as Queen Bee
Jerry Jones
as Blakeley
Cardella Di Milo
as Mrs. Edwards
Hy Pyke
as Mayor Daley
Wesley Gale
as Reverend Gibbs (as West Gale)
John Kerry
as Detective Mitchell
Dino Washington
as Willie Green Henchman (Blue Suit)
Vincent Barbi
as Mayor's Thug (as Vince Barbi)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $120,000
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Comedian Intl Enterprise Productions (C.I.E.)
- Dimension Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolemite about?
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 ...
Who directed Dolemite?
Dolemite was directed by D'Urville Martin.
How long is Dolemite?
Dolemite has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Dolemite released?
Dolemite was released on April 26, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dolemite?
The main cast of Dolemite includes Rudy Ray Moore, D'Urville Martin, Lady Reed, Jerry Jones, Cardella Di Milo.
Is Dolemite worth watching?
Dolemite has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 127 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.