Black Caesar
Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!
R 1973 · 95 min · ★ 5.9 · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
Directed by Larry Cohen · Written by Larry Cohen
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Fred Williamson Tommy Gibbs -
Gloria Hendry Helen -
Art Lund McKinney -
D'Urville Martin Rev. Rufus -
Julius Harris Mr. Gibbs -
Minnie Gentry Mama Gibbs - P Philip Roye Joe Washington
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William Wellman Jr. Alfred Coleman -
James Dixon "Irish" Bryant -
Val Avery Cardoza - P Patrick McAllister Grossfield
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Don Pedro Colley "Craw"
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