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Godfather of Harlem

  • TV Series
  • 2019– 2019–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 55m
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8.1/10
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Godfather of Harlem (2019)
Season 2 finds Bumpy Johnson battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous "French Connection" heroin pipeline in an ambitious plan that will pit him against not only the Italians and the law but also friends and family.
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A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
15K
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POPULARITY
121
363
    • Chris Brancato
    • Paul Eckstein
  • Stars
    • Forest Whitaker
    • Ilfenesh Hadera
    • Lucy Fry
    • Chris Brancato
    • Paul Eckstein
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    • Forest Whitaker
    • Ilfenesh Hadera
    • Lucy Fry
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    • 182User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson
    Ilfenesh Hadera
    Ilfenesh Hadera
    • Mayme Johnson
    Lucy Fry
    Lucy Fry
    • Stella Gigante
    Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
    Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
    • Elise Johnson
    Erik LaRay Harvey
    Erik LaRay Harvey
    • Del Chance
    Elvis Nolasco
    Elvis Nolasco
    • Nat Pettigrew
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Vincent 'Chin' Gigante
    Markuann Smith
    Markuann Smith
    • Junie Byrd
    Nigel Thatch
    Nigel Thatch
    • Malcolm X
    Demi Singleton
    Demi Singleton
    • Margaret Johnson
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
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    • Ernie Nunzi
    Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri
    • Joe Bonanno
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Frank Costello
    Kathrine Narducci
    Kathrine Narducci
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    Korey Jackson
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    • Trivia
      This is (sort of) a prequel to American Gangster (2007) starring Denzel Washington. In that movie, Washington portrays Frank Lucas, who, in real life, ends up seizing control of the Harlem heroin market and all of Harlem from the 'retiring' Bumpy Johnson portrayed by Forest Whitaker in this series. However, in American Gangster (2007), he was portrayed by Clarence Williams III who is best known for the role of Lincoln 'Linc' Hayes on Mod Squad (1968).
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    9/10
    Dang, Whitaker nails it
    I have read several reviews that criticize the music. The music, I think, is awesome. Using current rap at just certain points is genius. The songs are so well-chosen, and they reflect the spirit that is being portrayed perfectly. I cannot get over how I missed this series. I have been a fan of Whitaker since i saw him years ago in the Color of Money with Paul Newman and Tom Cruise. He was a budding genius actor, and he has perfected his method.
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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2019 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
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      • Factory Underground
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