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Mr. Mean

  • 1977
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
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Fred Williamson in Mr. Mean (1977)
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A former Cosa Nostra henchman seeks greener pastures. Hiring himself out as a hit man, he immediately lands a job. His mission: wipe out his old boss.A former Cosa Nostra henchman seeks greener pastures. Hiring himself out as a hit man, he immediately lands a job. His mission: wipe out his old boss.A former Cosa Nostra henchman seeks greener pastures. Hiring himself out as a hit man, he immediately lands a job. His mission: wipe out his old boss.

  • Director
    • Fred Williamson
  • Writer
    • Fred Williamson
  • Stars
    • Fred Williamson
    • Lou Castel
    • Raimund Harmstorf
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
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    • Director
      • Fred Williamson
    • Writer
      • Fred Williamson
    • Stars
      • Fred Williamson
      • Lou Castel
      • Raimund Harmstorf
    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Fred Williamson
    Fred Williamson
    • Mr. Mean
    Lou Castel
    Lou Castel
    • Huberto
    Raimund Harmstorf
    Raimund Harmstorf
    • Rommell
    Crippy Yocard
    • Rene
    Antonio Maimone
    • Rico
    Rita Silva
    Rita Silva
    • Carla
    Pat Brocato
    • Tony
    David Mills
    • Lt. Rigoli
    Stelio Candelli
    • Ranati
    Tawfiq Said
    • Driver
    Angela Doria
    • Farm Girl
    Richard Oneto
    • Man
    Clarence Satchell
    • Self
    • (as Satch)
    Charles Borromel
    Charles Borromel
    • Johnny
    Ohio Players
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    • Themselves
    • (uncredited)
    Angelo Ragusa
    Angelo Ragusa
    • Thug
    • (uncredited)
    Franco Ukmar
    • Thug
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Fred Williamson
    • Writer
      • Fred Williamson
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    • Trivia
      In an interview with Jay Slater, Fred Williamson told how he made this movie during the shooting of Enzo G. Castellari's The Inglorious Bastards (1978). He would take the camera equipment and crew every Saturday and Sunday, and the film Mr. Mean (1977), unknown to the producer at that time. He wrote the story Monday to Friday and shot on the weekends what he had written that week.
    • Goofs
      During the long opening foot-chase sequence, there's no explanation for how the thugs in the red Cadillac could have known where Fred would run to for joining in the pursuit.
    • Soundtracks
      Mr. Mean
      Written and Performed by Ohio Players

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    James Bond meets ghetto - very funny

    I rented this movie many years ago and since then I have told many people about this movie because it is SOOOO funny. I try to take into consideration that this movie was made in the 1970's and probably had a budget of $1000.00 but still. There are so many mistakes, tacky scenes, and just plain bad scenes that you should rent it just for a laugh. It's kind of like James Bond meets ghetto. Rent this movie at least once for a good laugh.
    • tnlamonica
    • Jun 30, 2002
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    • Release date
      • December 1977 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lejd att mörda
    • Filming locations
      • Southern California, California, USA(Location)
    • Production company
      • Po' Boy Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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