Hell Up In Harlem

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Hell Up In Harlem

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

1973

1h 35m

5.5(48 votes)

Action

Thriller

Crime

Drama

Overview

A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Fred Williamson

Tommy Gibbs

Acting

Julius Harris

Papa Gibbs

Acting

Gloria Hendry

Helen Bradley

Acting

Margaret Avery

Sister Jennifer

Acting

D'Urville Martin

Reverend Rufus

Acting

Tony King

Zach

Acting

Gerald Gordon

Mr. DiAngelo

Acting

James Dixon

Irish

Acting

Ty Randolph

Tough Bikini Woman

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