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The Cotton Club 1984

“Where deals were made, lives were traded and the legends of jazz lit up the night.”

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What is The Cotton Club?

The Cotton Club is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1984
Status
Released
Runtime
130 minutes
Release date
Dec 14, 1984
Studios
Totally Independent, PSO, American Zoetrope
Genres
Crime, Drama
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama

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The Cotton Club is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Totally Independent, PSO, American Zoetrope. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Jazz, gangsters, and forbidden love ignite Harlem’s famed Cotton Club.”

Reasons to watch
  • Atmospheric 1930s Harlem setting
  • Features a cast that includes Richard Gere and Gregory Hines
  • Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Keep in mind
  • Violent and intense scenes may deter some viewers
  • Runtime exceeds two hours

Watch it if you enjoy stylish period crime dramas with jazz music.

The film’s violent and adult themes make it suitable for mature audiences.

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Who directed The Cotton Club?

It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

When was the film released?

It premiered in the United States on December 14, 1984.

What is the runtime?

The film runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Which actors star in the film?

The cast includes Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Gregory Hines, Lonette McKee, and Bob Hoskins.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as a crime drama.

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