Action ·Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1996 · 1h 27m

Black Rose of Harlem

Director

Cast

Cynda Williams as Georgia Nick Cassavetes as Johnny Joe Viterelli as Costanza Lawrence Monoson as Joey Richard Brooks as Yancey Garrett Morris as Wisdom

Crew

John B. Aronson — Director of Photography Charles Philip Moore — Screenplay Frances Doel — Story Mike Elliott — Producer

Tagline

A black jazz singer. A white gangster. They danced to the music of tommy guns.

Synopsis

A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.

Key Collaborators

Fred Gallo Director John B. Aronson Director of Photography Charles Philip Moore Screenplay Frances Doel Story Mike Elliott Producer

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