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Come Back, Charleston Blue

1972·Movie·PG·100 min·4.8(4)

A ghost has come back to Harlem--and started the wildest gang war ever.

Sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem. Another bad influence is hitting Harlem and Gravedigger and Coffin Ed are the two cops who will stop it. Charleston Blue was a prohibition era black gangster, dead 4 decades. When he seems to have reappeared, once again slitting throats with his Blue straight edge razors, the two cops begin a complicated search for some answers.

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About Come Back, Charleston Blue

Come Back, Charleston Blue is a 1972 English-language crime, action and comedy film directed by Mark Warren. The cast is led by Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Peter De Anda. It has a runtime of 1h 40m.

Come Back, Charleston Blue was produced by Formosa Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 29, 1972, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Mark Warren
Writers
Bontche Schweig, Peggy Elliott
Release date
June 29, 1972
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Formosa Productions
#new york city#police#sequel#harlem, new york city

Come Back, Charleston Blue cast & crew

Come Back, Charleston Blue was directed by Mark Warren and written by Bontche Schweig and Peggy Elliott.

The cast features Godfrey Cambridge as Gravedigger Jones, Raymond St. Jacques as Coffin Ed Johnson, Peter De Anda as Joe, Percy Rodriguez as Bryce, Jonelle Allen as Carol, and Maxwell Glanville as Caspar.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Donny Hathaway, cinematography is by Richard C. Kratina, and it was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Jr..

Is Come Back, Charleston Blue worth watching?

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, action, and comedy, Come Back, Charleston Blue is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Come Back, Charleston Blue

Godfrey Cambridge

Godfrey Cambridge

Gravedigger Jones

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

Coffin Ed Johnson

Peter De Anda

Peter De Anda

Joe

Percy Rodriguez

Percy Rodriguez

Bryce

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Jonelle Allen

Carol

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Maxwell Glanville

Caspar

Minnie Gentry

Minnie Gentry

Her Majesty

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Dick Sabol

Jarema

Leonardo Cimino

Leonardo Cimino

Frank Mago

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Toney Brealond

Drag Queen

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Tim Pelt

Earl J

Marcia McBroom

Marcia McBroom

Girl Barber

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What language is Come Back, Charleston Blue in?

Come Back, Charleston Blue is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Come Back, Charleston Blue?

Come Back, Charleston Blue runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is Come Back, Charleston Blue rated?

Come Back, Charleston Blue is rated PG. It holds a 4.8/10 audience score from 4 ratings.

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