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Cotton Comes to Harlem

1970·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–66%

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High energy.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

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

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.
BlaxploitationCrime ComedyHarlem SettingSocial Commentary1970sStreetwiseCaperBlack IdentityAction-Packed

Crew

Directed by:
Ossie Davis
Written by:
Ossie Davis, Arnold Perl, Chester Himes
Produced by:
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Composed by:
Galt MacDermot

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Where can I stream Cotton Comes to Harlem legally?

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Is Cotton Comes to Harlem worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cotton Comes to Harlem rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?

1 h 37 min

Cotton Comes to Harlem runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Cotton Comes to Harlem in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem?

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