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Cotton Comes to Harlem
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Cotton Comes to Harlem

Wed, May 27, 1970
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, May 27, 1970
DE
  • In CinemasTue, Jan 26, 1971
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • 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
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