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Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool (2026) · Cineora

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A SCOTT WEINTROB FILM

Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool

202648mMovie

Documentary

IMDb6.3/ 10 · 868 votes

THE STORY

Before the gold chains, mohawk, and Hollywood fame of The A-Team and Rocky III, there was Laurence Tureaud. This is the extraordinary origin story behind one of the most unlikely and beloved icons in entertainment — Mr. T.

Uplifting
Inspiring
Nostalgic
True story
Underdog
Ambition

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a quick watch and talking about after.

DirectorScott Weintrob

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.6 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Erica Nicole ClarkSelf

Terry CrewsSelf

Dirk BenedictSelf

Scoop JacksonSelf

Henry O. HardySelf

Sylvester StalloneSelf (archive footage)

Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)

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