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Hell Up In Harlem 1973

“Black Godfather is back... and there's gonna be hell up in Harlem!”

★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 51 votes R ActionThrillerCrimeDrama Released
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hell Up In Harlem" (1973). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
1973
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Dec 1, 1973
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
American International Pictures
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 51 votes
Episode runtime
~95 minutes
Status
Released
Network
American International Pictures
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hell Up In Harlem" (1973).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 4: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 5: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Hell Up In Harlem
Year: 1973
Release Date: 12/01/1973 (US)
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Blaxploitation
Runtime: 1h 35m
Rating: R
Plot: A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.
Cast: Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry
Director/Writer: Larry Cohen
Sequel to: Black Caesar
Tagline: Black Godfather is back... and there's gonna be hell up in Harlem!
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Hell Up In Harlem is a 1973 American film. It is categorized as an action, thriller, crime, drama, and blaxploitation movie. Released in the United States on December 1, 1973, the film has a runtime

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Hell Up In Harlem holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 51 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

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Hell Up In Harlem is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.

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Hell Up In Harlem was directed by Larry Cohen.

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