Skip to content
Two-Gun Man from Harlem poster
4.8 / 10(8 votes)IMDbNR19381h 5mUnited States of America

Two-Gun Man from Harlem

“Hear HERB JEFFRIES sing "I'm A Happy Cowboy"”

Synopsis

Wrongfully accused of murder, a cowboy winds up in Harlem, where he assumes the identity of a preacher-turned-gangster who looks like him. He infiltrates the gang to catch the men who framed him.

Check streaming options on JustWatch

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 1, 1938

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard C. Kahn
Screenplay & Story
Richard C. Kahn
Original Title
Two-Gun Man from Harlem
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
Merit Pictures Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard C. Kahn

Screenplay & Story

Richard C. Kahn, Fred Myton

Director of Photography

Marcel Le Picard

Film Editing

William Faris

Department Leadership Roster

Richard C. Kahn

Director

Richard C. Kahn

Screenplay

Marcel Le Picard

Director of Photography

William Faris

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Two-Gun Man from Harlem.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Two-Gun Man from Harlem.

THE EXCEEDINGLY-ASTOUNDING MONDO-AWESOME FLICKERS PROJECT 2016 😲😇♠️

Here's to Sweet 16 -- 2016, that is. And for more magnificent movie watchin' with yet another go at keeping track of all the films I watch this year. This time around, the title of 2016's list was invented by AngelAce.

673 titles

Musicals

Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.

5892 titles

Similar Titles to Two-Gun Man from Harlem

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 7.0
  • 8.5
  • 8.0
  • 5.2
  • 9.0
  • 4.4
  • 10.0
  • 5.5
  • 9.0
  • 8.0
  • 4.9
  • 9.0
  • 4.8
  • 5.3
  • 6.5
  • 10.0
  • 8.0
  • 5.3

More Like Two-Gun Man from Harlem

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

6.7
6.3
6.6
6.6
6.5
7.3
6.5
7.3
6.0
7.3
6.8
6.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Two-Gun Man from Harlem

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Two-Gun Man from Harlem about?

Wrongfully accused of murder, a cowboy winds up in Harlem, where he assumes the identity of a preacher-turned-gangster who looks like him. He infiltrates the gang to catch the men who framed him.

Who directed Two-Gun Man from Harlem?

Two-Gun Man from Harlem was directed by Richard C. Kahn.

Who stars in Two-Gun Man from Harlem?

The principal cast of Two-Gun Man from Harlem includes Herb Jeffries, Marguerite Whitten, Clarence Brooks, Mantan Moreland, Matthew Beard.

When was Two-Gun Man from Harlem released and how long is it?

Two-Gun Man from Harlem was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Two-Gun Man from Harlem?

Two-Gun Man from Harlem holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).