The Mack (New Line Platinum Series) |  | Director: Michael Campus
Actors: Max Julien, Don Gordon, Richard Pryor, Carol Speed, Roger E. Mosley
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 6,248
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 794043556623
ISBN: 0780638646
UPC: 794043556623
EAN: 9780780638648
ASIN: B0000696I2
Theatrical Release Date: 1973
Release Date: September 3, 2002
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Product Description
After five years in prison Max Julien and his friends decide to use their smarts to clean up the streets.
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The Mack, a 1973 pimping epic, is at once a laughable, schlock classic and a harbinger of more serious black-themed films to come. Starring the now-forgotten Max Julien as Goldie, the preening ex-con whose dream is to rule the streets with a fine Cadillac and a fleet of topnotch hookers, this film is full of whip-crack, mostly improvised dialogue and hilarious stereotypes (the evil white cops, a wisdom-spouting blind man, and more trash-talkin' pimps than you could shake a walking stick at). Not only is the film one you can chuckle at in the postmodern, ironic mode, it is also a window on the world of today's rap superstars, many of whom have sampled, invoked, or quoted lines from this gaudy paean to pandering. In other words, The Mack is a kind of godfather to a future stark frankness about life on the streets. But forget the sociological hooey and dig into the piece as an urban costume picture with a greasy/funky score by R&B genius Willie Hutch. Also, it features an amazing supporting turn by Richard Pryor, who, playing Tonto to Julien's Lone Ranger, unleashes torrents of nearly incomprehensible verbiage in the film's finest moments. Mind you, such brilliance is a direct comedy-organ transplant from Pryor's stand-up act: he was performing his "Pimp on Blow" routine at about the same time The Mack was filmed. Seventy percent of this piece is dross, but the other 30 is the apex of urban surrealism. One vignette to tantalize: Goldie hypnotizing his "ladies" into docile submission as they sit in a planetarium, mechanically repeating his words: "I will remain a lady at all times..." --David Was
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 Witness the Smooth Pimpology of Goldie the original Mack January 19, 1999
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Mack is probably my favorite blaxploitation film ever. It gives detailed insight into life as the godfather of pimps on the hard streets of Oakland in the 70's. Goldie gets released from prison and immediately begins working his master plan of becoming the biggest pimp-style baller in the oaktown. But his brother is one of the leading activist against exploiting black people to make money. The sub-plot helps magnify the reality of being a successful black man in a white world. If you like "Superfly", "Black Caesar", or "Shaft" then you'll love The Mack.
The coldest pimp in history................................. October 9, 2004
Nardsbaby (Westside Chi-town, IL United States)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Mack comes with a documentary that shows you how "The Mack" was made! Financed by The Notorious Ass Ward Brothers (real pimps & hustlers),with small roles in the film.
Max Julien as Goldie, ex-con with 5 years in the pen kicking his nasty habit dream is to comeback to the game better, biggest Cadillac, and a track filled with the finest hoes any man would want.
It's all about the money! Right? Goldie teaches his fine and prime how to steal, trick, deceive, and above all else "remain a lady!" "Any man can control a woman's body, the trick is controlling her mind!"
With all the irony...evil white cops, a wisdom-spouting blind man, and more trash-talking pimps; there's a compelling message...All the money, all the things he attained what did it cost him?
More money...more problems...
Get the DVD ! ! ! November 11, 2005
Eddie Landsberg (Tokyo, Japan)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
First of all, if you haven't seen The Mack yet and don't own a million copies (videos, taped off cable whatever) either you're too young, or something is a matter with you... this is just one of THOSE films... and it is the epitome of everything cool and funky about the '70s... Hey its a film about Mackin', right ? But what gets this version worth having is the commentary, both by Julien, the Director and other people involved... apparenty the story behind the story is almost as interesting as the film... Its hard to believe that the film was pretty much based on a true story and amazing to hear the true story of Fred Ward - - the Mack and drug kingpin of the West Coast who acted in the film AND provided security... but was shot in the back of the head after filming... with the finger pointed according to SOME people to Huey Newtown and the Black Panthers (who certain cast members allege acted more like gangsters than the gangsters.) And then there's the story of some of Richard Pryor's bizarre behaviour.
As many times as I've seen the film, many of the scenes get better and better, and with the added commentary I can now see them in a separate way.
Max Julien is a great storyteller - - The Mack is - - well, THE MOVIE ! ! !
"Now get back out there & get my money" September 5, 2002
k love (Detroit)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I can recite this movie line for line and word for word. I have seen this movie at least 30 times. I have worn out the tape. I was so happy when I found out was being released on DVD. I bought it the day it came out.
Some people may think it glorifies exploitation of women or even black people, but this movie was entertaining and educating. It had a few messages in the movie, but it also told how life was in some communities.
Max Julien is "Goldie". Richard Pryor was hilarious as usual. This ... & his sidekick, "Slim", are all about the "benjamins". Goldie only shows love to one woman: his mother. He has a good heart, but in his line of business that will get you killed. He plays his position and does it quite well, so well, that all the women want him for their ....
This couldn't be a movie about street life without dirty cops. There 2 of them that sent Goldie for his bid in prison. They want to see him fall again. Does it happen? Watch the movie & find out.
This movie has become popular within the Hip Hop era. Many rappers have used parts of the dialogue on their CDs. Half of Snoop Dogg interludes from his Doggystyle album is from this movie.
GREAT COME BACK! September 23, 2002
Chris DeVaas (Miami Beach, Florida USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A friend turned me on to "The Mack" a few years ago on VHS. The DVD is great and it really enhances the film. I think this film should be appreciated as a time capsule; it's a very powerful, raw, and honest portrait of that time. Max Julien is one cool dude. I recommend this DVD to anyone who has an interest in early 70's street life.
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