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Cotton Comes to Harlem

Cotton Comes to Harlem

Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.

Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Cotton Comes to Harlem
  • Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1970-05-27
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Rating: 6.227/10 (55 votes)
  • Budget: $1,200,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Formosa Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.3636
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Godfrey Cambridge

Godfrey Cambridge

as Gravedigger Jones

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

as Coffin Ed Johnson

Calvin Lockhart

Calvin Lockhart

as Rev. Deke O'Malley

Judy Pace

Judy Pace

as Iris

Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx

as Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims

Emily Yancy

Emily Yancy

as Mabel

John Anderson

John Anderson

as Capt. Bryce

Lou Jacobi

Lou Jacobi

as Goodman

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

as Lt. Anderson

J.D. Cannon

J.D. Cannon

as Calhoun

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Trailers & Clips

Cotton Comes to Harlem ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer

Cotton Comes To Harlem (1970, trailer) [Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart]

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Keywords

blaxploitation cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem is a Action, Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1970-05-27.

Who are the main actors in Cotton Comes to Harlem?

The main cast includes Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, Redd Foxx, .

Where can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Cotton Comes to Harlem is available.

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem based on a true story?

Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.

What is the IMDb rating of Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem has an IMDb rating of 6.227/10 based on 55 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Cotton Comes to Harlem?

The movie had a production budget of $1,200,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Cotton Comes to Harlem?

The soundtrack was composed by Formosa Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Cotton Comes to Harlem filmed?

Cotton Comes to Harlem was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?

The total runtime of Cotton Comes to Harlem is 97 minutes.

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem.

Does Cotton Comes to Harlem have a post-credit scene?

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