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Uptown Saturday Night (1974) | Criteria

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Uptown Saturday Night

English • 1974 • 1h 44m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Comedy Action

Synopsis

Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.

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Starring Harry Belafonte
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Starring Sidney Poitier
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Additions: February 2020
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Credits

Crew

DirectorSidney Poitier

WriterRichard Wesley

CinematographerFred J. Koenekamp

ComposerTom Scott

EditorPembroke J. Herring

ProducerMelville Tucker

Cast

Sidney Poitieras Steve Jackson

Bill Cosbyas Wardell Franklin

Harry Belafonteas Geechie Dan Beauford

as The Reverend

Richard Pryoras Sharp Eye Washington

Calvin Lockhartas Silky Slim

Rosalind Cashas Sarah Jackson

Roscoe Lee Browneas Congressman Lincoln

Paula Kellyas Leggy Peggy

Lee Chamberlinas Madame Zenobia

Johnny Sekkaas Geechie's Henchman

Lincoln Kilpatrickas Slim's Henchman #1

Ketty Lesteras Irma

Don Marshallas Slim's Henchman #2

Harold Nicholasas Little Seymour

Jophery C. Brownas Geechie Dan's Henchman (uncredited)

Juanita Brownas Congressman Lincoln's Receptionist (uncredited)

Morris Buchananas Waldorf Patron (uncredited)

Richard L. Duranas Waldorf Patron (uncredited)

Paul Harrisas Police Officer (uncredited)