Black Caesar
“Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!”
Synopsis
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
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Black Caesar (1973) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-04
Top Cast
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Fred Williamson
Tommy Gibbs
Gloria Hendry
Helen
Art Lund
McKinney
D'Urville Martin
Rev. Rufus
Julius Harris
Mr. Gibbs
Minnie Gentry
Mama Gibbs
Philip Roye
Joe Washington
William Wellman Jr.
Alfred Coleman
James Dixon
"Irish" Bryant
Val Avery
Cardoza
Patrick McAllister
Grossfield
Don Pedro Colley
"Craw"
Myrna Hansen
Virginia Coleman
Omer Jeffrey
Tommy (as a boy)
Michael Jeffrey
Joe (as a boy)
Allan Bailey
"Motor"
Cecil Alonzo
"Sport"
Francisco De Gracia
Cab Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 27, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- James Brown
- Original Title
- Black Caesar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Larco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
James Brown
Fenton Hamilton, James Signorelli
George Folsey Jr.
Larry Cohen, Peter Sabiston, Benjamin Fisz, Kenneth Rive
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Director
Larry Cohen
Writer
Larry Cohen
Producer
James Brown
Original Music Composer
Fenton Hamilton
Director of Photography
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
Benjamin Fisz
Producer
Kenneth Rive
Producer
Larry Lurin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Caesar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Caesar about?
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
Who directed Black Caesar?
Black Caesar was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in Black Caesar?
The principal cast of Black Caesar includes Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund, D'Urville Martin, Julius Harris.
When was Black Caesar released and how long is it?
Black Caesar was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Caesar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Caesar was composed by James Brown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Caesar?
Black Caesar holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).