King of the Bingo Game
Synopsis
Harlem, 1943. Sonny is a struggling African American who frequents the bingo parlor in a desperate attempt to provide for his family in post-Depression era New York.
Top Cast
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Colman Domingo
Sonny
Bennie Lewis
George
Earl L. Robertson
Leroy
Rashida Clendening
Woman Eating Peanuts
Peter Macon
Film Noir Hero
Anika Noni Rose
Film Noir Female
June Lomena
Laura
Vonn Scott Bair
Projectionist
Finn Curtin
Emcee
Johnnie Burrell
Attendant
Peter Fitzsimmons
Featured Audience Member
Claude Jones
Featured Audience Member
David Cordoni
Cop
Paul Morgan
Cop
Shane Taylor
Featured Audience Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elise Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Ellison, Elise Robertson
- Original Score
- Marcus Shelby
- Original Title
- King of the Bingo Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elise Robertson
Ralph Ellison, Elise Robertson
Marcus Shelby
Michael Maley
Kim Bica
Charlie Schroder, Elise Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Maley
Director of Photography
Kim Bica
Editor
Marcus Shelby
Original Music Composer
Charlie Schroder
Producer
Elise Robertson
Director
Art Fawcett
Costume Design
Jonathan Wornick
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for King of the Bingo Game.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Bingo Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Bingo Game about?
Harlem, 1943. Sonny is a struggling African American who frequents the bingo parlor in a desperate attempt to provide for his family in post-Depression era New York.
Who directed King of the Bingo Game?
King of the Bingo Game was directed by Elise Robertson.
Who stars in King of the Bingo Game?
The principal cast of King of the Bingo Game includes Colman Domingo, Bennie Lewis, Earl L. Robertson, Rashida Clendening, Peter Macon.
When was King of the Bingo Game released and how long is it?
King of the Bingo Game was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Bingo Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Bingo Game was composed by Marcus Shelby.