Cotton Comes to Harlem

Cotton Comes to Harlem

1970 · 97 min · EN · R · 6.3 (45 votes)
Dir. Ossie Davis · Starring Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, Redd Foxx, Emily Yancy · Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection

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

ActionComedyCrime

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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A sharp, energetic crime caper set in Harlem. This blaxploitation classic crackles with witty dialogue and a gritty, authentic feel. It's a thrilling chase with a dose of social commentary, perfect for a late-night watch.

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