Black Caesar(1973)
“Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!”
Overview
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
Director
Larry Cohen
Studio
American International Pictures
Cast
Fred Williamson
as Tommy Gibbs
Gloria Hendry
as Helen
Art Lund
as McKinney
D'Urville Martin
as Rev. Rufus
Julius Harris
as Mr. Gibbs
Minnie Gentry
as Mama Gibbs
Philip Roye
as Joe Washington
William Wellman Jr.
as Alfred Coleman
James Dixon
as "Irish" Bryant
Val Avery
as Cardoza
Patrick McAllister
as Grossfield
Don Pedro Colley
as "Craw"
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Production Companies
American International Pictures • Larco Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Caesar?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Black Caesar (1973).
What is Black Caesar about?▼
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
Who directed Black Caesar?▼
Black Caesar was directed by Larry Cohen and released in 1973. It is a action, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Black Caesar?▼
Black Caesar has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Black Caesar?▼
The cast of Black Caesar includes Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs, Gloria Hendry as Helen, Art Lund as McKinney, D'Urville Martin as Rev. Rufus, Julius Harris as Mr. Gibbs and more.
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