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Dolemite (1975)

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Reviews Counted: 5 Fresh: 2  Rotten:3 Average Rating: 4.6/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Synopsis: Legendary comedian and rap forefather Rudy Ray Moore turns in a dynamic and hilarious performance as the meanest, rhyme-spouting mack of them all in this revered underground spoof of 70s blaxploitation flicks. After being framed by some evil white cops, Dolemite emerges from the slammer... Legendary comedian and rap forefather Rudy Ray Moore turns in a dynamic and hilarious performance as the meanest, rhyme-spouting mack of them all in this revered underground spoof of 70s blaxploitation flicks. After being framed by some evil white cops, Dolemite emerges from the slammer ready for revenge with his old friends (including Queen Bee and her loyal pleasure girls) rallied behind him. But this is no NAKED GUN style send-up- it's played straight, which is why it's stood the test of time. Followed by THE HUMAN TORNADO (aka DOLEMITE 2). [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Rudy Ray Moore, Jerry Jones, Lady Reed

Director: D'Urville Martin

DVD Info

Release:

Mar 30, 1999

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Letterboxed - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailer - 1. Restored Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Original 1970s Radio Spots
  • Scenes from the Documentary 'The Legend of Dolomite'
  • Original Lyrics from the Film
  • Commentary - 1. Rudy Ray Moore - Star
  • 2. Jimmy Lynch - Star
  • Stand-up Comedy Outtakes
  • Behind-the-Scenes look at the upcoming Return of Dolemite

Interactive Features:

  • Trivia Game

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3/5

Not as good as "The Human Tornado" but absolutely essential as a cornerstone of Blaxploitation cinema.

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2/5

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09/29/05
Emanuel Levy
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4/5

So badly made, it's mesmerizing. Classic cinematic cheese.

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04/02/04
Dan Lybarger
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This is not a good or enjoyable movie, no matter what the hip guy in your film class says.

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11/19/03
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