Dolemite is a 1975 American blaxploitation crime film about pimp and a nightclub owner named Dolemite - played by Rudy Ray Moore, who also co-wrote the film and its soundtrack - who is serving 20 years in prison after being set up by a rival, Willie Green (D'Urville Martin). One day, his friend and fellow pimp Queen Bee (Lady Reed) helps him get out of jail and plots with him to get revenge on Green.
| Dolemite
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Theatrical release poster
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| Country
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 USA
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| Directed by
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D'Urville Martin
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| Release Date
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1975
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| Studio
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Comedian International Enterprises
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| Distributor
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Dimension Pictures, Vinegar Syndrome, Xenon Entertainment Group
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| Main Cast
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| Character
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Actor
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| Dolemite
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Rudy Ray Moore
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| Willie Green
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D'Urville Martin
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| Blakely
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Jerry Jones
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| Queen Bee
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Lady Reed
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| Mayor Daley
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Hy Pyke
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| Reverend Gibbs
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Wesley Gale
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| Detective Mitchell
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John Kerry
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| Detective White
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(unknown)
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| Creeper/The Hamburger Pimp
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Vainus Rackstraw
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The following weapons were used in the film Dolemite:
Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
Detective White (unknown actor), one of Willie Green's henchmen, and one of Mayor Daley's henchmen carry the Colt Detective Special.
Colt Detective Special - .38 Special.
Detective White (left) points a revolver at Dolemite.
Detective White (left) holds his revolver.
The henchman on the right aims a Colt Detective Special.
Willie Green's henchman fires at The Hamburger Pimp (Vainus Rackstraw).
One of Mayor Daley's henchmen points a revolver at Blakeley.
Colt Python
One of Willie Green's henchmen uses a Colt Python, then Dolemite (Rudy Ray Moore) takes it.
Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum.
The henchman on the left aims a Colt Python.
Dolemite takes the revolver.
Dolemite fires the revolver.
Colt Official Police
A hit man and one of Mayor Daley's henchmen carry the Colt Official Police.
Colt Official Police - 5" Barrel - .38 Special.
A hit man holds a revolver.
One of Mayor Daley's henchman points a revolver at Blakeley.
Colt Trooper Mk III
Detective Mitchell (John Kerry) carries a Colt Trooper Mk III as his service revolver.
Colt Trooper Mark III with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum.
Detective Mitchell points a Colt Trooper Mark III at Dolemite. Detective White is in the right background pointing a Colt Detective Special.
Detective Mitchell holsters his revolver. Detective White is in the right background pointing a Colt Detective Special.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Smith & Wesson Model 10 3" Barrel
Willie Green (D'Urville Martin) and Mayor Daley's woman carry Smith & Wesson Model 10s with a short barrel.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 3" barrel - .38 Special.
Willie Green aims a S&W Model 10.
Willie Green fires the S&W Model 10.
Willie Green fires the S&W Model 10.
Mayor Daley's woman points a S&W Model 10.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 5" Barrel
A hit man and Blakeley (Jerry Jones) carry the Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a 5" barrel.
Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special.
A hit man pulls a revolver from his belt.
Blakeley holds his service revolver in his right hand, and a S&W Model 10 taken from a hit man in his left.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 6.5" Barrel
A policeman carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a 6.5" barrel.
Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 6.5" barrel - .38 Special.
A policeman behind Detective White holds a long-barreled S&W Model 10 (vertical red arrow). A second policeman behind Detective White holds an unknown revolver (horizontal red arrow).
Smith & Wesson Model 10HB
Blakeley carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB in one scene.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (heavy barrel) revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special.
Blakeley points his S&W Model 10 HB.
Unknown Revolvers
Two plainclothes policemen use unknown revolvers.
A plainclothes policeman points his revolver at Dolemite.
A plainclothes policeman points his revolver at Dolemite.
One of Willie Green's henchmen uses an unknown revolver.
A henchman points his revolver at Dolemite's car.
A henchman points his revolver at Dolemite's driver.
Mayor Daley (Hy Pyke) carries an unknown revolver.
Mayor Daley holds a revolver.
Mayor Daley aims his revolver.
Pistols
Mondial Model 1900
Dolemite possesses a pistol resembling a Mondial Model 1900.
Mondial Model 1900 starter pistol - .22 blanks
Dolemite holds a nickel-plated pistol.
M1911A1
One of Willie Green's henchmen uses an M1911A1.
World War II-era Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.
A henchman brandishes a pistol.
Shotgun
Ithaca 37
A prison guard carries an Ithaca 37.
Ithaca 37 Riot Version - 12 gauge.
A prison guard holds an Ithaca Model 37 riot shotgun.
Submachine Gun
M1928A1 Thompson
A guard and a hit man use M1928A1 Thompsons.
M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and sling - .45 ACP.
A guard in the coffin at right points a Thompson. Another guard in the coffin in the left foreground points an unknown revolver.
A hit man points a Thompson.
The Thompson does not appear to have cooling fins on the barrel, indicating it may be a replica.
Rifle
J&R Engineering M80 Carbine
Dolemite uses a J&R Engineering M80 Carbine.
Dolemite holds a J&R Engineering M80 Carbine - 9x19mm.
It appears that Dolemite's carbine does not have a magazine inserted.
When the carbine is fired, smoke is seen emitting from the muzzle and the ejection port.
In each scene, Dolemite is shown firing two shots. Then the camera cuts to another scene, while sound effects indicate continued semiautomatic fire from the carbine. The carbine used in this film may have been set up with a capacity of only two shots.
Other
Gun Stashes
Reverend Gibbs (Wesley Gale) has some guns stashed.
Detective White finds a cabinet containing guns.
Dolemite finds a coffin containing guns.
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