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Cotton Comes to Harlem

1970·Movie·R·97 min·6.2(64)

Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.

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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About Cotton Comes to Harlem

Cotton Comes to Harlem is a 1970 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Ossie Davis. The cast is led by Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

Cotton Comes to Harlem was produced by Formosa Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 27, 1970, and carries a R certification.

Director
Ossie Davis
Writers
Arnold Perl, Ossie Davis
Release date
May 27, 1970
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Production
Formosa Productions
#blaxploitation cinema

Cotton Comes to Harlem cast & crew

Cotton Comes to Harlem was directed by Ossie Davis and written by Arnold Perl and Ossie Davis.

The cast features 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, and Emily Yancy as Mabel.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gerald Hirschfeld and it was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Jr..

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem worth watching?

Cotton Comes to Harlem holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 64 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, Cotton Comes to Harlem is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Cotton Comes to Harlem

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Cast of Cotton Comes to Harlem

Godfrey Cambridge

Godfrey Cambridge

Gravedigger Jones

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

Coffin Ed Johnson

Calvin Lockhart

Calvin Lockhart

Rev. Deke O'Malley

Judy Pace

Judy Pace

Iris

Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx

Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims

Emily Yancy

Emily Yancy

Mabel

John Anderson

John Anderson

Capt. Bryce

Lou Jacobi

Lou Jacobi

Goodman

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Lt. Anderson

J.D. Cannon

J.D. Cannon

Calhoun

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Mabel Robinson

Billie

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Dick Sabol

Jarema

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Cotton Comes to Harlem — FAQs

Where can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem in United States?

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Is Cotton Comes to Harlem on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Cotton Comes to Harlem is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Cotton Comes to Harlem in?

Cotton Comes to Harlem is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is Cotton Comes to Harlem rated?

Cotton Comes to Harlem is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 64 ratings.

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