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Black Caesar

1973Movie1 h 35 minR

Crime
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes69%63%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes69%63%

Summary

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

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Larry Cohen
Written by
Larry Cohen
Produced by
Larry Cohen, Kenneth Rive, Benjamin Fisz
Music by
James Brown

Everyone

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Facts

February 7, 1973 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
February 7, 1973
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Only Known by Their Nickname, Information Broker, Gambit Roulette +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Caesar?"

Questions about Black Caesar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Caesar?

The RokuHooplaScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, Black Caesar streams on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Black Caesar worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 69%).

Is there a sequel to Black Caesar?

  1. Black Caesar (1973)
  2. Hell Up In Harlem (1973)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Hell Up In Harlem (1973).

What tropes does Black Caesar use?

Only Known by Their NicknameInformation BrokerGambit RoulettePop-Star ComposerChase FightBest Served ColdHollywood HealingGory Discretion ShotMiscarriage of JusticeRoaring Rampage of RevengeBadass LongcoatHospital Gurney Sceneand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Only Known by Their Nickname, Information Broker, and Gambit Roulette.