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Title: Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)
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Iris
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Mabel
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Billie
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Jarema
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Lo Boy
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Barry
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Caspar
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Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson are two black cops with a reputation for breaking the odd head. Both are annoyed at the success of the Reverend Deke O'Mailey who is selling trips back to Africa to the poor on the installment plan. When his truck is hijacked and a bale of cotton stuffed with money is lost in the chase, Harlem is turned upside down by Gravedigger and Coffin Ed, the Reverend, and the hijackers. Much of the humor is urban black, which was unusual in 1970. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER, two detectives only a mother could love.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 May 1970 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Algodón en Harlem See more »Filming Locations:
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Color (DeLuxe Color)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Music by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics by Joseph S. Lewis
Sung by George Aliceson Tipton (as George Tipton)
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When Jarema puts on the paper bag, there is only one hole cut out - for his nose. Moments later, when he runs out into the hall, the bag now has eyeholes as well. See more »Soundtracks
Cotton Comes To HarlemMusic by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics by Joseph S. Lewis
Sung by George Aliceson Tipton (as George Tipton)
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Cambridge and St. Jacques are one of all time best buddy cop duos. They are hip, sexy, and funny. The mystery is intriguing, and the uncomfortable situations keep the viewer's attention throughout. This is one to be seen uncut, because a lot of the humor is quite racy. It's a time capsule in a way also since the Harlem depicted here no longer exists.