Trouble Man 1972

Overview

Trouble Man is a 1972 crime, action, thriller, and drama film directed by Ivan Dixon and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film features a cast that includes Robert Hooks, William Smithers, Paul Winfield, and Ralph Waite. It is widely recognized for its musical score, which was written, produced, and performed by Marvin Gaye. The plot follows a man known as Mr. T, who is described as cool, loose, and elegant. When masked men begin robbing the floating crap games operated by Chalky and Pete, the pair hires Mr. T to resolve the situation. Complications arise when masked manipulators orchestrate the death of a collector working for a rival gang lord. Consequently, Mr. T must navigate a dangerous environment to prevent a gang war from erupting. Throughout his mission, he also faces the challenge of keeping the police from interfering with his activities while attempting to earn his fee from his employers. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes and is rated R.