The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973)

In a desperate bid to garner favor with African-American constituents, a seemingly progressive White Senator initiates a campaign urging the CIA to enlist Black operatives. Despite this seemingly noble endeavor, the majority of the recruits are set up for failure, with the exception of the unassuming yet highly skilled Dan Freeman. After enduring an intensive regimen of guerrilla warfare training, covert assignments, and combat without weapons, he finds himself consigned to a trivial role as the agency's symbolic Black employee. Enduring five years of racially prejudiced and stereotypical behavior from his superiors, Freeman quietly slips away from his post, returning to the familiar streets of his native Chicago. By day, he dons the persona of a dedicated social services worker. However, as darkness falls, he transforms into a clandestine leader, using his extensive CIA training to prepare a local street gang for the forefront of an impending racial conflict. The echoes of war grow louder with each passing day, and Freeman stands at the precipice, armed with all that the CIA has unwittingly taught him...

The Spook Who Sat by the Door is an action movie featuring Lawrence Cook.

The Spook Who Sat by the Door is currently streaming on Cultpix.