The Candy Tangerine Man (1975): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1975, The Candy Tangerine Man is an action and drama film directed by Matt Cimber, running about 95 minutes. “Git Back JACK--Give him no JIVE...He is the BAAAD'EST Cat in '75” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sunset Boulevard is a lucrative place to work for the Black Baron, a pimp with a distinctive red and yellow Rolls Royce and plenty of girls on his books. He don't take no mess from his girls, his madam or his competitors and viciously defends his patch. First, he clobbers the Mob who attempt to move in on his patch. 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.

Who’s in it. The Candy Tangerine Man stars John Daniels as The Baron, Richard Kennedy as Dempsey (as Edward Roem), Meri McDonald as Sugar and Marilyn Joi as Clarisse (as Tracy King), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Candy Tangerine Man has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Candy Tangerine Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Candy Tangerine Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.