
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
as Gravedigger Jones

Raymond St. Jacques
as Coffin Ed Johnson

Calvin Lockhart
as Rev. Deke O'Malley

Judy Pace
as Iris

Redd Foxx
as Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims

Emily Yancy
as Mabel

John Anderson
as Capt. Bryce

Lou Jacobi
as Goodman

Eugene Roche
as Lt. Anderson

J.D. Cannon
as Calhoun
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Cotton Comes to Harlem ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
Cotton Comes To Harlem (1970, trailer) [Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart]
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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, .
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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.
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