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Hell Up In Harlem

Hell Up In Harlem

1973 · 95 min · EN · R · 5.5 (51 votes)
Dir. Larry Cohen · Starring Fred Williamson, Julius Harris, Gloria Hendry, Margaret Avery, D'Urville Martin, Tony King · Music Fonce Mizell · Tommy Gibbs Collection

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

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

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A raw, high-octane ride through 70s urban grit. Expect relentless action, slick style, and a protagonist who owns every frame. It's pure, unadulterated cool with a dangerous edge.

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