Gordon's War
“They said it would take an army to get the mob out of Harlem. THIS IS THE ARMY! THIS IS GORDON'S WAR!”
Synopsis
A black soldier comes home to Harlem after a tour in Vietnam and discovers that his wife had become a heroin addict and died of an overdose. Infuriated, he gathers three of his ex-GI buddies and they lay out plans to fight the drug dealers.
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Gordon's War - DVD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-24
Top Cast
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Paul Winfield
Gordon Hudson
Carl Lee
Bee Bishop
David Downing
Otis Russell
Tony King
Roy Green
Gilbert Lewis
Spanish Harry
Grace Jones
Mary
Carl Gordon
Luther the Pimp
Nathan C. Heard
Big Pink
Jackie Page
Bedroom Girl
Adam Wade
Hustler
Hansford Rowe
Dog Salesman
Chuck Bergansky
Caucasian Killer
Warren Taurien
Goose
Ralph Wilcox
Hit Man
Rochelle LeNoir
Gordon's Wife
Charles McGregor
Jim
David Connell
Hotel Proprietor
Beverly Goodman
Girl In Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ossie Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Friedlander, Ed Spielman
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti, Al Elias
- Original Title
- Gordon's War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Palomar Pictures International, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ossie Davis
Howard Friedlander, Ed Spielman
Angelo Badalamenti, Al Elias
Victor J. Kemper
Eric Albertson
Edgar J. Scherick, Robert Schaffel
Department Leadership Roster
Ossie Davis
Director
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Al Elias
Original Music Composer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Howard Friedlander
Writer
Robert Schaffel
Producer
Ed Spielman
Writer
Eric Albertson
Editor
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gordon's War
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What is Gordon's War about?
A black soldier comes home to Harlem after a tour in Vietnam and discovers that his wife had become a heroin addict and died of an overdose. Infuriated, he gathers three of his ex-GI buddies and they lay out plans to fight the drug dealers.
Who directed Gordon's War?
Gordon's War was directed by Ossie Davis.
Who stars in Gordon's War?
The principal cast of Gordon's War includes Paul Winfield, Carl Lee, David Downing, Tony King, Gilbert Lewis.
When was Gordon's War released and how long is it?
Gordon's War was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Gordon's War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gordon's War was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, Al Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gordon's War?
Gordon's War holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).