Uptight
“A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.”
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
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Uptight (1968) | NEW HD TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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Julian Mayfield
Tank Williams
Raymond St. Jacques
B.G.
Ruby Dee
Laurie
Frank Silvera
Kyle
Roscoe Lee Browne
Clarence
Janet MacLachlan
Jeannie
Max Julien
Johnny Wells
Juanita Moore
Mama Wells
Dick Anthony Williams
Corbin
Michael Baseleon
Teddy
John Wesley
Larry
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Rick
Ketty Lester
Alma
Robert DoQui
Street Speaker
James McEachin
Mello
Kirk Kirksey
L. Errol Jaye
Isabel Cooley
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruby Dee, Liam O'Flaherty, Jules Dassin, Julian Mayfield
- Original Score
- Booker T. Jones
- Original Title
- Uptight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Marlukin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Ruby Dee, Liam O'Flaherty, Jules Dassin, Julian Mayfield
Booker T. Jones
Boris Kaufman
Robert Lawrence
Jules Dassin
Department Leadership Roster
Ruby Dee
Writer
Jules Dassin
Director
Jules Dassin
Writer
Julian Mayfield
Writer
Booker T. Jones
Original Music Composer
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Jules Dassin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uptight
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What is Uptight about?
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Who directed Uptight?
Uptight was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Uptight?
The principal cast of Uptight includes Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne.
When was Uptight released and how long is it?
Uptight was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Uptight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uptight was composed by Booker T. Jones.
Is Uptight based on a book or true story?
Uptight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Liam O'Flaherty".