

The Human Tornado
1976-10-02 · 96 min · ★ 6.1
Dolemite comes to the rescue of Queen Bee, whose nightclub is threatened by the Mafia.
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- Directors
- Cliff Roquemore
- Production companies
- Comedian International
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 200,000
Top Cast
Rudy Ray MooreDolemite
Lady ReedQueen Bee
Ernie HudsonBo
Gloria DelaneyHurricane Annie
Jerry JonesDet. Pete 'Pistol Pete' Blakeley
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