Cotton Comes to Harlem

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19701h 37m6.2(66 votes)

ActionComedyCrime

Synopsis

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 bei…

Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) is a action, comedy, and crime film directed by Ossie Davis. It stars Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, and Calvin Lockhart. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 66 votes.

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Director

Ossie Davis

Cast

Godfrey Cambridge

Gravedigger Jones

Raymond St. Jacques

Coffin Ed Johnson

Calvin Lockhart

Rev. Deke O'Malley

Judy Pace

Iris

Redd Foxx

Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims

Emily Yancy

Mabel

John Anderson

Capt. Bryce

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Who stars in Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem stars Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, and Judy Pace, and was directed by Ossie Davis.

How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.

When did Cotton Comes to Harlem come out?

Cotton Comes to Harlem was released in 1970.

What genre is Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem is a action, comedy, and crime film.

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem worth watching?

Cotton Comes to Harlem holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.