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Black Caesar 1973

“Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!”

★ 5.8/10 R ActionCrimeDramaThriller Released
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What is Black Caesar?

Black Caesar is a 1973 American blaxploitation crime drama film written and directed by Larry Cohen, starring Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, and Julius Harris. It was also released in UK cinemas as Godfather of Harlem.

Type
Film
Year
1973
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Feb 7, 1973
Studios
American International Pictures, Larco Productions
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Crime #Drama

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Black Caesar is a 1973 American blaxploitation crime drama film written and directed by Larry Cohen, starring Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, and Julius Harris. It was also released in UK cinemas as Godfather of Harlem.

The story follows Tommy Gibbs, who is raised in Harlem and becomes a successful mob boss, leading to clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, the dirty cop McKinney.

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Should you watch it?

“Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs rises to become a powerful mob boss.”

Reasons to watch
  • Stars Fred Williamson as mob boss Tommy Gibbs.
  • Written and directed by Larry Cohen.
  • Features a plot involving rival Mafia and a dirty cop.
Keep in mind
  • The synopsis provides limited details beyond the main conflict between Tommy Gibbs, the rival Mafia, and McKinney.

Watch it if you want to see a 1973 American crime drama about a Harlem mob boss.

The film runs for 1h 35m and carries an R rating.

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The film is a 1973 American blaxploitation crime drama written and directed by Larry Cohen and starring Fred Williamson.

What is the binge duration for Black Caesar?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

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Black Caesar is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

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