Cotton Comes to Harlem
“Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.”
Synopsis
Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.
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Cotton Comes to Harlem ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-02
Top Cast
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Godfrey Cambridge
Gravedigger Jones
Raymond St. Jacques
Coffin Ed Johnson
Calvin Lockhart
Rev. Deke O'Malley
Judy Pace
Iris
Redd Foxx
Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims
Emily Yancy
Mabel
John Anderson
Capt. Bryce
Lou Jacobi
Goodman
Eugene Roche
Lt. Anderson
J.D. Cannon
Calhoun
Mabel Robinson
Billie
Dick Sabol
Jarema
Cleavon Little
Lo Boy
Vinnette Carroll
Reba
Tommy Lane
"44"
Gilbert Lewis
Black Beret
Wally Taylor
Black Beret
Lawrence Cook
1st Young Black Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ossie Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Perl, Ossie Davis
- Original Score
- Galt MacDermot
- Original Title
- Cotton Comes to Harlem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Formosa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ossie Davis
Arnold Perl, Ossie Davis, Chester Himes
Galt MacDermot
Gerald Hirschfeld
Robert Q. Lovett
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ossie Davis
Director
Arnold Perl
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Ossie Davis
Screenplay
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Robert Q. Lovett
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton Comes to Harlem
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What is Cotton Comes to Harlem about?
Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.
Who directed Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was directed by Ossie Davis.
Who stars in Cotton Comes to Harlem?
The principal cast of Cotton Comes to Harlem includes Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, Redd Foxx.
When was Cotton Comes to Harlem released and how long is it?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Cotton Comes to Harlem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cotton Comes to Harlem was composed by Galt MacDermot.
Is Cotton Comes to Harlem based on a book or true story?
Cotton Comes to Harlem is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chester Himes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).