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Hell Up In Harlem
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Hell Up In Harlem

1973-12-01 · 95 min · ★ 5.5

Action · Thriller · Crime · Drama

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

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Directors
Larry Cohen
Production companies
American International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fred WilliamsonFred WilliamsonTommy Gibbs
Julius HarrisJulius HarrisPapa Gibbs
Gloria HendryGloria HendryHelen Bradley
Margaret AveryMargaret AverySister Jennifer
D'Urville MartinD'Urville MartinReverend Rufus
Tony KingTony KingZach
Gerald GordonGerald GordonMr. DiAngelo
James DixonJames DixonIrish
Ty RandolphTy RandolphTough Bikini Woman
Bobby Ramsen
Esther Sutherland
Rocky Aoki
William Wellman Jr.William Wellman Jr.
Janelle Webb
Al Kirk
Merv Bloch

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