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Hell Up In Harlem

1973·Movie·R·95 min·5.5(50)

Black Godfather is back... and there's gonna be hell up in Harlem!

A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.

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About Hell Up In Harlem

Hell Up In Harlem is a 1973 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Larry Cohen. The cast is led by Fred Williamson, Julius Harris, Gloria Hendry. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

Hell Up In Harlem was produced by American International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 1, 1973, and carries a R certification.

Director
Larry Cohen
Writers
Larry Cohen
Release date
December 1, 1973
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
American International Pictures
#gangster#blaxploitation cinema

Hell Up In Harlem cast & crew

Hell Up In Harlem was directed by Larry Cohen and written by Larry Cohen.

The cast features Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs, Julius Harris as Papa Gibbs, Gloria Hendry as Helen Bradley, Margaret Avery as Sister Jennifer, D'Urville Martin as Reverend Rufus, and Tony King as Zach.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Fenton Hamilton and it was produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff and Larry Cohen.

Is Hell Up In Harlem worth watching?

Hell Up In Harlem holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 50 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Hell Up In Harlem is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hell Up In Harlem

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Cast of Hell Up In Harlem

Fred Williamson

Fred Williamson

Tommy Gibbs

Julius Harris

Julius Harris

Papa Gibbs

Gloria Hendry

Gloria Hendry

Helen Bradley

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Sister Jennifer

D'Urville Martin

D'Urville Martin

Reverend Rufus

Tony King

Tony King

Zach

Gerald Gordon

Gerald Gordon

Mr. DiAngelo

James Dixon

James Dixon

Irish

Ty Randolph

Ty Randolph

Tough Bikini Woman

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Hell Up In Harlem — FAQs

Where can I watch Hell Up In Harlem in United States?

Hell Up In Harlem is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Hell Up In Harlem on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hell Up In Harlem is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Hell Up In Harlem in?

Hell Up In Harlem is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Hell Up In Harlem?

Hell Up In Harlem runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).

What is Hell Up In Harlem rated?

Hell Up In Harlem is rated R. It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 50 ratings.

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