Hell Up In Harlem
“Black Godfather is back... and there's gonna be hell up in Harlem!”
Synopsis
A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.
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Hell Up in Harlem (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-08
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Fred Williamson
Tommy Gibbs
Julius Harris
Papa Gibbs
Gloria Hendry
Helen Bradley
Margaret Avery
Sister Jennifer
D'Urville Martin
Reverend Rufus
Tony King
Zach
Gerald Gordon
Mr. DiAngelo
James Dixon
Irish
Ty Randolph
Tough Bikini Woman
Bobby Ramsen
Esther Sutherland
Rocky Aoki
William Wellman Jr.
Janelle Webb
Al Kirk
Merv Bloch
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren
- Original Title
- Hell Up In Harlem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren
Fenton Hamilton
Franco Guerri, Peter Honess
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Peter Sabiston, Larry Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Director
Larry Cohen
Screenplay
Franco Guerri
Editor
Peter Honess
Editor
Larry Cohen
Producer
Fenton Hamilton
Director of Photography
Fonce Mizell
Original Music Composer
Freddie Perren
Original Music Composer
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 Hell Up In Harlem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hell Up In Harlem about?
A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.
Who directed Hell Up In Harlem?
Hell Up In Harlem was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in Hell Up In Harlem?
The principal cast of Hell Up In Harlem includes Fred Williamson, Julius Harris, Gloria Hendry, Margaret Avery, D'Urville Martin.
When was Hell Up In Harlem released and how long is it?
Hell Up In Harlem was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell Up In Harlem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell Up In Harlem was composed by Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell Up In Harlem?
Hell Up In Harlem 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.).