Double lives, Sunset Boulevard turf wars, and a Rolls Royce with attitude.
THE CANDY TANGERINE MAN
Git Back JACK--Give him no JIVE...He is the BAAAD'EST Cat in '75
A successful Los Angeles-based businessperson, doting father of two and a loving husband, Ron Lewis (John Daniels) turns into a completely different self at night – his alter ego, the "Black Baron", a prominent, powerful and feared pimp; but after killing two racist police officers in his pursuit, the Baron realises that his pimping days are numbered.
Where else can you get a Rolls, a pimp, and a suburban barbecue all in ninety-five minutes?
Matt Cimber's The Candy Tangerine Man rolls onto Sunset Boulevard in a red and yellow Rolls Royce, serving up blaxploitation with a side of split personality. John Daniels commands the screen as the Black Baron, juggling suburban respectability with explosive criminal showdowns. If your taste runs to sharp suits, sharper dialogue, and a fearless protagonist who doesn't take mess from anyone, this one's parked right up your alley.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Candy Tangerine Man is a 1975 American action, adventure, and drama film directed by Matt Cimber about Ron Lewis, a successful businessman and family man who leads a double life as the feared pimp known as the Black Baron on Sunset Boulevard.
Synopsis
Second, he tracks down one of his girls who runs off with a suitcase full of his cash. Third, he disposes of two policemen. But by now he knows his pimping days are numbered, so after a final explosive gun battle he switches to being his alter ego, mild-mannered businessman Ron who lives out in the leafy suburbs with an unsuspecting wife and family.
Why Cult
Ron Lewis is a loving husband and father by day, but by night he transforms into the notorious Black Baron, bringing a high-stakes blend of family man and feared pimp.
This film delivers classic blaxploitation flavor, set in the heart of Los Angeles with turf wars, mob clashes, and a protagonist who fiercely defends his territory.
From the Baron's flashy red and yellow Rolls Royce to a cast packed with genre standouts, style and swagger are on full display throughout.
Mobsters, runaway cash, and deadly police encounters build toward a final gun battle, cementing the film's gritty reputation.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Candy Tangerine Man about? +
The Candy Tangerine Man follows Ron Lewis, a Los Angeles businessman and devoted family man who leads a secret life as the Black Baron, a powerful pimp defending his turf on Sunset Boulevard.
When was The Candy Tangerine Man released? +
The Candy Tangerine Man was released in 1975.
Who directed The Candy Tangerine Man? +
The Candy Tangerine Man was directed by Matt Cimber.
How long is The Candy Tangerine Man? +
The Candy Tangerine Man has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is The Candy Tangerine Man? +
The Candy Tangerine Man is an action, adventure, and drama film with blaxploitation elements.
Where can I watch The Candy Tangerine Man? +
The Candy Tangerine Man is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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