Hell Up in Harlem

– Tougher than Shaft and smoother than Superfly, this high-voltage sequel to Black Caesar explodes wit..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1973
Original Name:
Hell Up In Harlem
Hell Up in Harlem (1973) - Also known as Hell Up In Harlem

Tougher than Shaft and smoother than Superfly, this high-voltage sequel to Black Caesar explodes with enough action to incinerate New York City. Packed with machine-gun mayhem and riveting adventure, Hell Up in Harlem is nothing less than a modern-day tribute to the classic 30s gangster film. Fred Williamson is Tommy Gibbs, a fearless, bulletproof tough guy who blasts his way from the gutter to become the ultimate soul brother boss. Tommy steals a ledger with the name of every crooked cop and man in the city. Enlisting the aid of his father and an army of Harlem hoods, Gibbs goes from defense to offense, launching a deadly attack on his enemies that sets off a violent chain reaction from Harlem all the way to the Caribbean, climaxing in one of the hottest turf-war shoot-outs in Hollywood history.

Hell Up in Harlem (1973) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Dec 1973

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Larry Cohen

Writer:

Larry Cohen

Main Actors:

Fred Williamson, Julius Harris, Gloria Hendry, Margaret Avery

Plot:

Tommy comes from a forced rest period due to injuries suffered in Harlem's gang warfare. With the help of his girl, he will reorganize his gang, and overcome his rival gang leaders, through extreme acts of violence and death.

Production:

MGM

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
22%