Willie Dynamite
“Ain't no one crosses WILLIE "D." He's tight, together, and mean. Chicks, Chumps, he uses 'em all. He's got to be Number-One.”
Synopsis
Willie Dynamite is a pimp who operates in New York City. Willie was a big success as a pimp, but now, just as fast as he rose to the top, he has hit bottom. A former prostitute who has become a social worker tries to get Willie to clean up his life while it is still possible.
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Willie Dynamite - The Arrow Video StoryOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-02-01
Top Cast
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Roscoe Orman
Willie
Diana Sands
Cora
Thalmus Rasulala
Robert Daniels
Joyce Walker
Pashen
Roger Robinson
Bell
George Murdock
Celli
Albert Hall
Pointer
Norma Donaldson
Honey
Juanita Brown
Sola
Royce Wallace
Willie's Mother
Judith Brown
Gorgia
Marilyn Coleman
Connie
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Scatback
Marcia McBroom
Pearl
Jack Bernardi
Willie's Lawyer
Al Bain
Conventioneer
Calvin Brown
Thug / Bailiff
Leslie McRay
Competing Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Moses
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Keyes, Ron Cutler
- Original Score
- J.J. Johnson
- Original Title
- Willie Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Moses
Joe Keyes, Ron Cutler
J.J. Johnson
Aaron Stell
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Moses
Director
David Brown
Producer
Joe Keyes
Writer
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Bernard Johnson
Costume Design
Ron Cutler
Writer
Aaron Stell
Editor
Bernard Johnson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Willie Dynamite
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What is Willie Dynamite about?
Willie Dynamite is a pimp who operates in New York City. Willie was a big success as a pimp, but now, just as fast as he rose to the top, he has hit bottom. A former prostitute who has become a social worker tries to get Willie to clean up his life while it is still possible.
Who directed Willie Dynamite?
Willie Dynamite was directed by Gilbert Moses.
Who stars in Willie Dynamite?
The principal cast of Willie Dynamite includes Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala, Joyce Walker, Roger Robinson.
When was Willie Dynamite released and how long is it?
Willie Dynamite was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Willie Dynamite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Willie Dynamite was composed by J.J. Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Willie Dynamite?
Willie Dynamite holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).