The Mack
“Now that you've seen all the rest... make way for "The Mack"”
Synopsis
A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Mack (1973) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Max Julien
Goldie
Don Gordon
Hank
Richard Pryor
Slim
Carol Speed
Lulu
George Murdock
Fatman
Dick Anthony Williams
Pretty Tony
Terrible Tom
Himself
Ted Ward
Himself
Frank Ward
Himself
Roger E. Mosley
Olinga
Juanita Moore
Mother
William Watson
Jed
Paul Harris
Blind Man
Kai Hernandez
Chico
Annazette Chase
China Doll
Junero Jennings
Baltimore Bob
Lee Duncan
Sgt. Duncan
Stu Gilliam
Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Campus
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert J. Poole
- Original Score
- Willie Hutch, Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- The Mack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Harbor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Campus
Robert J. Poole
Willie Hutch, Alan Silvestri
Ralph Woolsey
Frank C. Decot
Harvey Bernhard
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Campus
Director
Robert J. Poole
Writer
Frank C. Decot
Editor
Harvey Bernhard
Producer
Willie Hutch
Original Music Composer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Alan Silvestri
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mack.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Mack.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Gangster
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Jellysteve
ALLL MOVIESSS
Movies
list0
Similar Titles to The Mack
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.6
2.3
6.3
6.7
7.3
6.0
5.1
9.0
5.8
5.6
6.1
7.8
5.8
5.9
5.7
6.5
7.5
8.1
5.1
10.0
More Like The Mack
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Mack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mack about?
A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.
Who directed The Mack?
The Mack was directed by Michael Campus.
Who stars in The Mack?
The principal cast of The Mack includes Max Julien, Don Gordon, Richard Pryor, Carol Speed, George Murdock.
When was The Mack released and how long is it?
The Mack was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mack was composed by Willie Hutch, Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mack?
The Mack holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).