Uptight 1968
“A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.”
What is Uptight?
Uptight is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 28, 1968
- Studios
- Marlukin
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Marlukin
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Uptight is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Marlukin. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A community mourns while black militants plot a race war that unravels from within.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jules Dassin
- Features powerful performances by Raymond St. Jacques and Ruby Dee
- Explores intense political tensions of the late 1960s
- Length may feel slow for some viewers
- Depicts bleak subject matter
Watch it if you’re interested in gritty 1960s political dramas about civil unrest.
The film contains intense themes of violence and racial conflict, suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Uptight?
Jules Dassin directed the 1968 film Uptight.
Who are the main cast members?
The film stars Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, and Roscoe Lee Browne.
What historical backdrop does the story use?
It is set against a community mourning the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
What genre is Uptight classified as?
Uptight is classified as a drama and thriller.
What is the film’s runtime?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes.
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