Harlem Nights
“They're up to something big.”
Synopsis
'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Harlem Nights ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-05
Top Cast
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Eddie Murphy
Quick
Richard Pryor
Sugar Ray
Redd Foxx
Bennie Wilson
Danny Aiello
Phil Cantone
Michael Lerner
Bugsy Calhoune
Della Reese
Vera
Berlinda Tolbert
Annie
Stan Shaw
Jack Jenkins
Jasmine Guy
Dominique La Rue
Vic Polizos
Richie Vento
Lela Rochon
Sunshine
David Marciano
Tony
Arsenio Hall
Crying Man
Thomas Mikal Ford
Tommy Smalls
Uncle Ray Murphy
Willie (as Uncle Ray)
Michael Goldfinger
Max
Joe Pecoraro
Joe Leoni
Robin Harris
Jerome
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 11, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.03x
+$30.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eddie Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Murphy
- Original Score
- Herbie Hancock
- Original Title
- Harlem Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Herbie Hancock
Woody Omens
Alan Balsam, George Bowers
Mark Lipsky, Robert D. Wachs, Eddie Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Murphy
Director
Eddie Murphy
Screenplay
Mark Lipsky
Producer
Robert D. Wachs
Producer
Herbie Hancock
Original Music Composer
Woody Omens
Director of Photography
Alan Balsam
Editor
George Bowers
Editor
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 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 Harlem Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harlem Nights about?
'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.
Who directed Harlem Nights?
Harlem Nights was directed by Eddie Murphy.
Who stars in Harlem Nights?
The principal cast of Harlem Nights includes Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner.
When was Harlem Nights released and how long is it?
Harlem Nights was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harlem Nights?
Harlem Nights had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $60.9M at the worldwide box office (2.03 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Harlem Nights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harlem Nights was composed by Herbie Hancock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harlem Nights?
Harlem Nights 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.).