Fred Williamson goes from mafia muscle to freelance hit man in this Italian-shot blaxploitation caper.
MR. MEAN
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.
Mr. Mean is a 1977 action drama directed by Fred Williamson about a former Cosa Nostra henchman who becomes a hit man assigned to eliminate his old boss.
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Why Cult
Fred Williamson directs, writes, and stars as the no-nonsense Mr. Mean, bringing his unmistakable style to every frame.
This film puts a blaxploitation spin on classic mafia stories, with a former Cosa Nostra enforcer turning hit man for hire.
Filmed in Italy, the movie blends American action grit with European crime aesthetics.
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What is Mr. Mean about? +
Mr. Mean follows a former Cosa Nostra henchman turned hit man, tasked with eliminating his old boss.
Who directed Mr. Mean? +
Fred Williamson directed Mr. Mean.
When was Mr. Mean released? +
Mr. Mean was released in 1977.
How long is Mr. Mean? +
Mr. Mean has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is Mr. Mean? +
Mr. Mean is an action drama film.
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