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Godfather of Harlem
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Godfather of Harlem

2019-09-29 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.2

Drama · Crime

Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy attempts to regain his piece of Harlem.

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Creators
Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
Production companies
ABC Signature Studios, Significant Productions, ABC Signature, 20th Television, Chris Brancato
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerEllsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson
Erik LaRay HarveyErik LaRay HarveyDelbert C. 'Del' Chance
Ilfenesh HaderaIlfenesh HaderaMayme Johnson
Antoinette Crowe-LegacyAntoinette Crowe-LegacyElise Johnson
Lucy FryLucy FryStella Gigante
Michael Raymond-JamesMichael Raymond-JamesJoe Colombo

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