Der Pate von Harlem (1973)
Harlem in den 50ern: Schon in seiner Jugend verdient sich Tommy Gibbs einige Dollar mit krummen Geschäften. Als er dann an einen korrupten Polizisten namens McKinney gerät, landet er mit gebrochenem Bein im Krankenhaus und danach noch im Knast. Nach 12 Jahren Gefängnis kehrt er als erwachsener Mann mit großen Visionen zurück: Er will der Paten von Harlem werden, und McKinney den Gar ausmachen…
Der Regisseur: Larry Cohen
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Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs |
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Gloria Hendry as Helen |
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Art Lund as McKinney |
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D'Urville Martin as Rev. Rufus |
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Julius Harris as Mr. Gibbs |
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Minnie Gentry as Mama Gibbs |
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Philip Roye as Joe Washington |
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William Wellman Jr. as Alfred Coleman |
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James Dixon as "Irish" Bryant |
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Val Avery as Cardoza |
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Patrick McAllister as Grossfield |
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Don Pedro Colley as "Craw" |
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Myrna Hansen as Virginia Coleman |
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Omer Jeffrey as Tommy (as a boy) |
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Michael Jeffrey as Joe (as a boy) |
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Allan Bailey as "Motor" |
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Cecil Alonzo as "Sport" |
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Francisco De Gracia as Cab Driver |
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Larry Lurin as Carlos |
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Andrew Duggan as Man at Shoeshine (uncredited) |
| Sound | James Brown | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Larry Cohen | Producer |
| Writing | Larry Cohen | Writer |
| Editing | George Folsey Jr. | Editor |
| Camera | Fenton Hamilton | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Larry Cohen | Director |
| Production | Peter Sabiston | Executive Producer |
| Production | Kenneth Rive | Producer |
| Production | James Dixon | Associate Producer |
| Production | Janelle Webb | Co-Producer |
| Production | Benjamin Fisz | Producer |
| Directing | Joan Tucker | Script Supervisor |
| Camera | Mike Horner | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Rick Baker | Special Effects |
| Camera | Deke Gibson | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Marvin Kerner | Sound Effects Editor |
| Camera | Alex Fernbach | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Barry De Vorzon | Music Supervisor |
| Camera | Stu Spahn | Camera Operator |
| Art | Larry Lurin | Production Design |
| Camera | Robert Isenberg | Camera Operator |
| Production | Michael D. Corey | Casting |
| Crew | Francisco De Gracia | Transportation Coordinator |
| Camera | James Signorelli | Additional Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rick Baker | Makeup Designer |
| Sound | Alex Vanderkar | Sound |
| Camera | Jim Dunn | Camera Operator |
| Production | Black Beauty | Location Casting |
| Production | Allan Bailey | Production Manager |
| Crew | Bob Minor | Stunts |
| Crew | Nick Dimitri | Stunts |
| Crew | Larry Holt | Stunts |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rick Baker | Makeup Artist |