Harlem Nights(1989)
“They're up to something big.”
Overview
'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.
Director
Eddie Murphy
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$61M
Cast
Eddie Murphy
as Quick
Richard Pryor
as Sugar Ray
Redd Foxx
as Bennie Wilson
Danny Aiello
as Phil Cantone
Michael Lerner
as Bugsy Calhoune
Della Reese
as Vera
Berlinda Tolbert
as Annie
Stan Shaw
as Jack Jenkins
Jasmine Guy
as Dominique La Rue
Vic Polizos
as Richie Vento
Lela Rochon
as Sunshine
David Marciano
as Tony
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Russian
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$61M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Eddie Murphy Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harlem Nights?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Harlem Nights (1989).
What is Harlem Nights about?▼
'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.
Who directed Harlem Nights?▼
Harlem Nights was directed by Eddie Murphy and released in 1989. It is a comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is Harlem Nights?▼
Harlem Nights has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Harlem Nights?▼
The cast of Harlem Nights includes Eddie Murphy as Quick, Richard Pryor as Sugar Ray, Redd Foxx as Bennie Wilson, Danny Aiello as Phil Cantone, Michael Lerner as Bugsy Calhoune and more.
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