A gangster in Harlem must rescue his ex-wife, who has been kidnapped by the Mafia.
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| Fred Williamson | ... |
Tommy Gibbs
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| Julius Harris | ... |
Papa Gibbs
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| Gloria Hendry | ... |
Helen Bradley
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| Margaret Avery | ... |
Sister Jennifer
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| D'Urville Martin | ... |
Reverend Rufus
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| Tony King | ... |
Zach
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| Gerald Gordon | ... |
Mr. DiAngelo
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Bobby Ramsen | ... |
Joe Frankfurter
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| James Dixon | ... |
Irish
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Esther Sutherland | ... |
The Cook
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Charles MacGuire | ... |
Hap
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| Mindi Miller | ... |
Tough Bikini Woman
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Al Kirk | ... |
Gangster (uncredited)
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Janelle Webb | ... |
Maid (uncredited)
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| William Wellman Jr. | ... |
Alfred Coleman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Larry Cohen | ||
Written by
| Larry Cohen | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | executive producer |
| Larry Cohen | ... | producer |
| James Dixon | ... | associate producer (as Jim Dixon) |
| Peter Sabiston | ... | executive producer |
| Janelle Webb | ... | co-producer (as Janelle Cohen) |
Music by
| Fonce Mizell | ||
| Freddie Perren | ||
Cinematography by
| Fenton Hamilton | ... | (photographed by) |
Film Editing by
| Franco Guerri | ||
| Peter Honess | ||
Editorial Department
| Bill Berry | ... | negative cutter |
Production Design by
| Larry Lurin | ||
Production Management
| Allan Bailey | ... | production supervisor: New York (as Allen W. Bailey) |
Art Department
| Robert Tanenbaum | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Marvin Kerner | ... | sound effects editor |
Stunts
| Ernest Robinson | ... | stunts |
| Nick Dimitri | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Minor | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alex Fernbach | ... | camera: unit b |
| Michael Tadross | ... | key grip |
| Stephen A. Glanzrock | ... | key grip: New York (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Arnold Mack | ... | location advisor |
Music Department
| Barry De Vorzon | ... | music consultant (as Barry DeVorzon) |
| Fonce Mizell | ... | conductor / music arranger / music producer |
| Freddie Perren | ... | conductor / music arranger / music producer |
| Edwin Starr | ... | performer: songs |
Script and Continuity Department
| John Dorr | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Harry M. Brittenham | ... | executive consultant |
| Ronni Chasen | ... | unit publicist |
| Bob Cohen | ... | production assistant |
| Reid Freeman | ... | production assistant |
| Johnny Ramsen | ... | production assistant |
| David Sheldon | ... | production executive |
| Paul Stader | ... | executive consultant |
| David Tiger | ... | office manager |
Thanks
| Carolyn Cohen | ... | the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of |
| Francisco De Gracia | ... | the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of |
| Alvin Ferleger | ... | the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of |
| Charles Gann | ... | the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of |
| William Wellman Jr. | ... | the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1973) (Canada) (theatrical)
- A.G. Cinematografica (1974) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Atlas Video (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Orion Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1985) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Westminster Video (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Movielab (color)
- Panavision (filmed with)
- Ronnie's Casuals (clothes)
- Imagic Inc. (opticals and titles)
- Black Beauty (casting)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound)
- Carmine's (the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of)
- Rust Brown's (the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of)
- Harlem Hospital Center (the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of)
- The Citizens of Harlem, New York (the producers acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of)
- Motown Records & Tapes (original soundtrack album)
- MTI Film (restoration services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Tommy comes from a forced rest period due to injuries suffered in Harlem's gang warfare. With the help of his girl, he will reorganize his gang, and overcome his rival gang leaders, through extreme acts of violence and death. Written by Artemis-9 |
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| Taglines | Black Godfather's Mad...and that's REAL BAD! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | After the success of Black Caesar (1973), AIP wanted a sequel. Unfortunately, Fred Williamson was filming That Man Bolt (1973) during the week, and director Larry Cohen was busy making It's Alive (1974). They filmed most of this movie on weekends. See more » |
| Goofs | When Tommy stabs Palermo with an umbrella at Coney Island, the next shot featuring the squib/wound is clearly animated. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Adam & Yves (1974). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ain't It Hell up in Harlem? See more » |
| Quotes |
Tommy Gibbs:
[as he is hanging DiAngelo with his own tie]
Know what I'm gonna do, huh?... Figure it out, DiAngelo, figure it out... I'm gonna send you to wap heaven... I'm gonna make you famous, DiAngelo... YOU'RE GONNA BE THE FIRST WHITEY EVER HUNG BY A NIGGER! See more » |