

Black Caesar
“Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!”
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
Where to watch Black Caesar in United States
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Where is Black Caesar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Black Caesar
Black Caesar is a 1973 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Larry Cohen. The cast is led by Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
Black Caesar was produced by American International Pictures and Larco Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 7, 1973, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Writers
- Larry Cohen
- Release date
- February 7, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- American International Pictures, Larco Productions
Black Caesar cast & crew
Black Caesar was directed by Larry Cohen and written by Larry Cohen.
The cast features Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs, Gloria Hendry as Helen, Art Lund as McKinney, D'Urville Martin as Rev. Rufus, Julius Harris as Mr. Gibbs, and Minnie Gentry as Mama Gibbs.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Brown, cinematography is by Fenton Hamilton, and it was produced by Larry Cohen and Peter Sabiston.
Is Black Caesar worth watching?
Black Caesar holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 86 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Black Caesar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Caesar
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Cast of Black Caesar

Fred Williamson
Tommy Gibbs

Gloria Hendry
Helen

Art Lund
McKinney

D'Urville Martin
Rev. Rufus

Julius Harris
Mr. Gibbs

Minnie Gentry
Mama Gibbs
Philip Roye
Joe Washington

William Wellman Jr.
Alfred Coleman

James Dixon
"Irish" Bryant

Val Avery
Cardoza
Patrick McAllister
Grossfield

Don Pedro Colley
"Craw"
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Black Caesar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Caesar in United States?
Black Caesar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Black Caesar on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Black Caesar is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Black Caesar in?
Black Caesar is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Black Caesar?
Black Caesar runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Black Caesar rated?
Black Caesar is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 86 ratings.












