Come Back, Charleston Blue
“A ghost has come back to Harlem--and started the wildest gang war ever.”
Synopsis
Sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem. Another bad influence is hitting Harlem and Gravedigger and Coffin Ed are the two cops who will stop it. Charleston Blue was a prohibition era black gangster, dead 4 decades. When he seems to have reappeared, once again slitting throats with his Blue straight edge razors, the two cops begin a complicated search for some answers.
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Comeback Charleston Blue (1972, trailer) [Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Peter De Anda]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-10
Top Cast
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Godfrey Cambridge
Gravedigger Jones
Raymond St. Jacques
Coffin Ed Johnson
Peter De Anda
Joe
Percy Rodriguez
Bryce
Jonelle Allen
Carol
Maxwell Glanville
Caspar
Minnie Gentry
Her Majesty
Dick Sabol
Jarema
Leonardo Cimino
Frank Mago
Toney Brealond
Drag Queen
Tim Pelt
Earl J
Marcia McBroom
Girl Barber
Darryl Knibb
Douglas
Joseph Ray
Bubba
Adam Wade
Benjy
Charles McGregor
Fatback
Tamara Dobson
Model
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Warren
- Screenplay & Story
- Peggy Elliott
- Original Score
- Donny Hathaway
- Original Title
- Come Back, Charleston Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Formosa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Warren
Peggy Elliott, Bontche Schweig, Chester Himes
Donny Hathaway
Richard C. Kratina
Gerald B. Greenberg, George Bowers
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Bontche Schweig
Writer
Mark Warren
Director
Donny Hathaway
Original Music Composer
Richard C. Kratina
Director of Photography
Robert Gundlach
Production Design
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
George Bowers
Editor
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Peggy Elliott
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Come Back, Charleston Blue
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What is Come Back, Charleston Blue about?
Sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem. Another bad influence is hitting Harlem and Gravedigger and Coffin Ed are the two cops who will stop it. Charleston Blue was a prohibition era black gangster, dead 4 decades. When he seems to have reappeared, once again slitting throats with his Blue straight edge razors, the two cops begin a complicated search for some answers.
Who directed Come Back, Charleston Blue?
Come Back, Charleston Blue was directed by Mark Warren.
Who stars in Come Back, Charleston Blue?
The principal cast of Come Back, Charleston Blue includes Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Peter De Anda, Percy Rodriguez, Jonelle Allen.
When was Come Back, Charleston Blue released and how long is it?
Come Back, Charleston Blue was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Come Back, Charleston Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Come Back, Charleston Blue was composed by Donny Hathaway.
Is Come Back, Charleston Blue based on a book or true story?
Come Back, Charleston Blue is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chester Himes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Come Back, Charleston Blue?
Come Back, Charleston Blue holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).