Uptown Saturday Night
“They get funny when you mess with their money.”
Synopsis
Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Uptown Saturday Night (1974) Official Trailer - Bill Cosby, Sidney Poitier Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-31
Top Cast
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Sidney Poitier
Steve Jackson
Bill Cosby
Wardell Franklin
Harry Belafonte
Geechie Dan Beauford
Flip Wilson
The Reverend
Richard Pryor
Sharp Eye Washington
Calvin Lockhart
Silky Slim
Rosalind Cash
Sarah Jackson
Roscoe Lee Browne
Congressman Lincoln
Paula Kelly
Leggy Peggy
Lee Chamberlin
Madame Zenobia
Johnny Sekka
Geechie's Henchman
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Slim's Henchman #1
Ketty Lester
Irma
Don Marshall
Slim's Henchman #2
Harold Nicholas
Little Seymour
Jophery C. Brown
Geechie Dan's Henchman (uncredited)
Juanita Brown
Congressman Lincoln's Receptionist (uncredited)
Morris Buchanan
Waldorf Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.23x
+$3.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Poitier
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wesley
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- Uptown Saturday Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Verdon Productions Limited, First Artists, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Poitier
Richard Wesley
Tom Scott
Fred J. Koenekamp
Pembroke J. Herring
Melville Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Poitier
Director
Richard Wesley
Writer
Melville Tucker
Producer
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Alfred Sweeney
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uptown Saturday Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uptown Saturday Night about?
Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.
Who directed Uptown Saturday Night?
Uptown Saturday Night was directed by Sidney Poitier.
Who stars in Uptown Saturday Night?
The principal cast of Uptown Saturday Night includes Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor.
When was Uptown Saturday Night released and how long is it?
Uptown Saturday Night was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Uptown Saturday Night?
Uptown Saturday Night had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $6.7M at the worldwide box office (2.23 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Uptown Saturday Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uptown Saturday Night was composed by Tom Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uptown Saturday Night?
Uptown Saturday Night holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).