Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name

2019 · 118 min · EN · R · 7.0 (1,063 votes)
Dir. Craig Brewer · Starring Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson · Music Scott Bomar

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The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

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This film is an infectious burst of pure, unadulterated passion and DIY spirit. It's a hilarious, triumphant ode to chasing an impossible dream against all odds, wrapped in a vibrant 70s aesthetic. The energy is contagious, leaving you uplifted and rooting for the underdog.

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1970scomedianbiographybased on true storyblaxploitation cinemafilmmakingmovie industry
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