Trouble Man

1972
R
1h 39m

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6.7/10

1.7K

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A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.

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A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.A neighborhood "problem solver" is framed for murder by a couple of local crime bosses trying to get him out of the way.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

1.7K

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Trivia
The only film score of singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye. Music from this film, including the title song, was used in Four Brothers (2005).

Goofs
When Big is shot in the pool hall sitting in the chair, a small chain on his ankle is attached to the floor.

Quotes
Chalky Price: T has one edge--and that's his cool. But that's enough, baby, because he's thinkin' all the time. And If he wants your ass, he gets it!

Crazy credits
The 20th Century Fox logo does not appear at the beginning; instead there's an opening credit saying "Twentieth Century-Fox Presents".

Connections
Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 3 (1996)

Soundtracks
Trouble Man
(uncredited)
Composed and performed by Marvin Gaye
Arranged by Dale Oehler

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Trouble Man should have had a sequel

1972 is the premiere year of some of the best so-called "BLAXPLOITATION" films. Underrated stage, film and television actor Robert Hooks plays the character of "T". "T" is a super cool Brother that bends the rules while getting the job done for his unsavory, criminal clients who can't go to the police when trouble arises in there criminal underworlds.

"T" is asked by the salt and pepper criminals, Chalky and Pete to solve a series of dice game holdups only for "T" to realize that he is part of criminal underworld takeover between up and coming hoodlums and an established Black Los Angeles gangster that goes the name of "MR.BIG". By the end of this film "T" will have to fight his way out of a web of murder, thievery and deceit. "TROUBLE MAN" warranted a sequel but one was never made. This film also includes an excellent score by "MARVIN GAYE". I put this movie right up there with "SHAFT", "SUPERFLY", "BLACK CAESAR" and "THE MACK". Great performances also by Paula Kelly, Paul Winfied, Ralph Waite and Julius Harris. I rate this film **** stars/excellent. It's on video. GET IT!