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Black Rose of Harlem (1996)

R 87 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   March 1996 (USA)
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A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia... See full summary »

Director:

Fred Gallo

Writers:

Frances Doel (story), Charles Philip Moore

Stars:

Cynda Williams, Nick Cassavetes and Joe Viterelli
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cynda Williams ...
Georgia
Nick Cassavetes ...
Johnny
Joe Viterelli ...
Costanza
Lawrence Monoson ...
Joey
Richard Brooks ...
Yancey
Garrett Morris ...
Wisdom
Richard T. Jones ...
Cateye
Tony Burton Tony Burton ...
Turner
Maria Ford Maria Ford ...
Alba
Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius ...
Newby
Eb Lottimer ...
Lou
Rodger Halston ...
Giani
Paul Eckstein Paul Eckstein ...
Announcer (as Paul S. Eckstein)
Emile Levisetti Emile Levisetti ...
Walter
Arthur Roberts ...
Mills
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A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force. Written by Concorde - New Horizons (with permission).  

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1920s | Jazz Club | Nudity | Female Nudity | New York City  | See more »

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A ruthless gangster... A seductive jazz singer... Together they had a mean case of...

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Machine Gun Blues See more »

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Concorde-New Horizons, The Pacific Trust See more »
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Ultra Stereo

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Color
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Referenced in The Erotic Misadventures of the Invisible Man (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Blue Pussycat"
Written by Milton Nelson
Published by Roger and Julie Music (ASCAP) See more »