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Black Caesar

Black Caesar

1973 · 95 min · EN · R · 5.9 (94 votes)
Dir. Larry Cohen · Starring Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund, D'Urville Martin, Julius Harris, Minnie Gentry · Music James Brown · Tommy Gibbs Collection

“Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!”

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Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.

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A raw and unflinching dive into Harlem's underworld. This film pulses with righteous anger and the relentless pursuit of power, set against a backdrop of systemic injustice. It's a visceral, street-level saga of ambition and retribution.

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