The 1973 movie The Mack explains how a pimp has to have expertise in the field of prostitution. Like that famous quote from the character Goldie from The Mack movie, “Remember. A pimp is only as good as the product. Now you’ve got to get there and get the best you can find and work those broads. Anybody can control a woman’s body. But the key is to control the mind.”
The movie has that aggressive gangster pimp mentality and attitude. You would have to live the life to understand this real shit. Only those engaged or who have engaged in the field of prostitution for a career choice could understand and relate to this movie. Which is why this movie has been a household name in music and movies over the years. This is one of the best movies in the field of pimping and blaxploitation. Blaxploitation is one term that can loosely describe this movie.
Max Julien projected so much energy into playing the role of his character Goldie so effortlessly proving he’s the best at this. For example, he managed to carry and portray a carefree and laid back vibe when he said that famous quote. “Remember. A pimp is only as good as the product. Now you’ve got to get there and get the best you can find and work those broads. Anybody can control a woman’s body. But the key is to control the mind.” And these famous words, “But the key is to control the mind.”