Movie

Dolemite

1975 · 90 min

A raunchy, low-budget blast of rhyming trash-talk and chaotic kung fu, played with infectious, amateurish swagger.

Tagline: With his All-Girl Army of Kung Fu Killers!
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Campy, absurd, satirical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, corruption, crime, power
Content: Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
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Tone: campystrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
corruption
crime
power
justice
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex strong