Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)
Cotton Comes to Harlem is a 1970 action movie directed by Ossie Davis, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques and Calvin Lockhart.
Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.
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What is Cotton Comes to Harlem about?
Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.
When was Cotton Comes to Harlem released?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was released on 27 May 1970.
How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem runs 1h 37m.
Who made Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was directed by Ossie Davis.
Where can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Tubi TV.
Where to watch Cotton Comes to Harlem
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
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Cast
- Godfrey Cambridge as Gravedigger Jones
- Raymond St. Jacques as Coffin Ed Johnson
- Calvin Lockhart as Rev. Deke O'Malley
- Judy Pace as Iris
- Redd Foxx as Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims
- Emily Yancy as Mabel
- John Anderson as Capt. Bryce
- Lou Jacobi as Goodman
- Eugene Roche as Lt. Anderson
- J.D. Cannon as Calhoun
- Mabel Robinson as Billie
- Dick Sabol as Jarema
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