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Still from Black Caesar — Black Caesar (1973) — Larry CohenPhotographed by Fenton Hamilton

Poster for Black Caesar

Larry Cohen

Black Caesar

English / 1973 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller Action

Letterboxd: 3.48/5·7.8K ratings·1.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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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Credits

Crew

DirectorLarry Cohen

Writer

CinematographerFenton Hamilton

ComposerJames Brown

EditorGeorge Folsey Jr.

ProducerLarry Cohen, Benjamin Fisz, Kenneth Rive

Cast

Fred Williamsonas Tommy Gibbs

Gloria Hendryas Helen

Art Lundas McKinney

D'Urville Martinas Rev. Rufus

Julius Harrisas Mr. Gibbs

Minnie Gentryas Mama Gibbs

Philip Royeas Joe Washington

William Wellman Jr.as Alfred Coleman

James Dixonas "Irish" Bryant

Val Averyas Cardoza

Patrick McAllisteras Grossfield

Don Pedro Colleyas "Craw"

Myrna Hansenas Virginia Coleman

Omer Jeffreyas Tommy (as a boy)

Michael Jeffreyas Joe (as a boy)

Allan Baileyas "Motor"

Cecil Alonzoas "Sport"

Francisco De Graciaas Cab Driver

Larry Lurinas Carlos

Andrew Dugganas Man at Shoeshine (uncredited)

Black Caesar (1973) | Criteria