Action Cult Classic

Fred Williamson stars and directs as a Cosa Nostra enforcer turned freelance hitman in 1970s Italy.

MR. MEAN

Q: What is Mr. Mean about?

Mr. Mean follows a former Cosa Nostra henchman who becomes a freelance hit man tasked with eliminating his old boss.

1977 · 1h 38m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

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.

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What is Mr. Mean about?

Mr. Mean is a 1977 American action-drama film directed by Fred Williamson about a former Cosa Nostra henchman who becomes a hit man and is hired to eliminate his old boss.

Programmer's Pick

Fred Williamson doesn’t just star—he calls the shots, literally, as both director and lead in this blaxploitation crime ride. Expect Italian backdrops, criminal double-crosses, and a wardrobe that isn’t shy about Speedos or bare-chested bravado.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Mr. Mean delivers Fred Williamson both in front of and behind the camera, as he directs and stars as a former Mafia enforcer looking to make his own way outside the syndicate. Seeking a more lucrative and independent future, he goes freelance as a hit man and quickly lands a contract with a personal edge: his target is none other than his previous boss in the Cosa Nostra. Set and filmed in Italy, the film promises a gritty blend of action and underworld intrigue, all wrapped in a distinctly 1970s blaxploitation style. With Williamson’s signature swagger and a story steeped in criminal rivalries, Mr. Mean offers a tough, independent take on the hitman-for-hire tale.