Trouble Man (1972)

Description

Cold as ice, hard as steel, and dressed to thrill, a private investigator known only as "Mr. T" (Robert Hooks, Fast Walking) is hired by two thugs to find out who's stealing from their gambling operation. Armed with deadly martial arts masterey and an arsenal of weapons, Mr. T battles his way through a dangerous maze of violence, turf wars and even murder - while still finding tiime for the ladies; movies don't get any cooler than Trouble Man! Featuring wonderful direction by Ivan Dixon (The Spook Who Sat by the Door), original score and song by music legend Marvin Gaye and a kick-ass cast that includes Paul Winfield (Gordon's War), Ralph Waite (The Waltons), Paula Kelly (Soylent Green), Jeannie Bell (TNT Jackson), Gordon Jump (WKRP in Cincinnati), Felton Perry (Magnum Force) and Julius Harris (Live and Let Die). Written by the film's Executive Producer John D.F. Black (Shaft) and Produced by Joel D. Freeman (The Octagon).