Trouble Man
“His friends call him Mr. T. His enemies call for mercy!”
Synopsis
It seems that masked men are knocking over the floating crap games of Chalky and Pete. Chalky and Pete hire the cool, loose, elegant Mr. T to fix things. Then, the masked manipulators set up the death of a collector for a rival gang lord. It looks like it's up to T to hold a gang war from breaking out, keep the police off his back, and earn his fee from Chalky and Pete.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Dixon
- Screenplay & Story
- John D. F. Black
- Original Score
- Marvin Gaye
- Original Title
- Trouble Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Dixon
John D. F. Black
Marvin Gaye
Michel Hugo
Michael Kahn
Joel Freeman, John D. F. Black
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Dixon
Director
John D. F. Black
Writer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Joel Freeman
Producer
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Marvin Gaye
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble Man
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What is Trouble Man about?
It seems that masked men are knocking over the floating crap games of Chalky and Pete. Chalky and Pete hire the cool, loose, elegant Mr. T to fix things. Then, the masked manipulators set up the death of a collector for a rival gang lord. It looks like it's up to T to hold a gang war from breaking out, keep the police off his back, and earn his fee from Chalky and Pete.
Who directed Trouble Man?
Trouble Man was directed by Ivan Dixon.
Who stars in Trouble Man?
The principal cast of Trouble Man includes Robert Hooks, William Smithers, Paul Winfield, Ralph Waite, Paula Kelly.
When was Trouble Man released and how long is it?
Trouble Man was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Trouble Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trouble Man was composed by Marvin Gaye.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trouble Man?
Trouble Man holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).