Action ·Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1973 · 1h 35m

Black Caesar

Black Caesar poster
Director
Larry Cohen
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
Crew
Fenton Hamilton — Director of Photography George Folsey Jr. — Editor James Brown — Original Music Composer Larry Cohen — Writer Larry Cohen — Producer Benjamin Fisz — Producer
Tagline

Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!

Synopsis

Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.

Trailer Black Caesar — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
blaxploitation cinema
Key Collaborators
Larry Cohen Director Fenton Hamilton Director of Photography George Folsey Jr. Editor James Brown Original Music Composer Larry Cohen Writer Larry Cohen Producer Benjamin Fisz Producer Kenneth Rive Producer Larry Lurin Production Design
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