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5.5/10 1973 1h 35m Released

Black Godfather is back... and there's gonna be hell up in Harlem!

A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.

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Top Cast

Fred Williamson
Fred Williamson
Tommy Gibbs
Julius Harris
Julius Harris
Papa Gibbs
Gloria Hendry
Gloria Hendry
Helen Bradley
Margaret Avery
Margaret Avery
Sister Jennifer
D'Urville Martin
D'Urville Martin
Reverend Rufus
Tony King
Tony King
Zach
Gerald Gordon
Gerald Gordon
Mr. DiAngelo
James Dixon
James Dixon
Irish
Ty Randolph
Ty Randolph
Tough Bikini Woman
Bobby Ramsen
Bobby Ramsen
Esther Sutherland
Esther Sutherland
Rocky Aoki
Rocky Aoki
William Wellman Jr.
William Wellman Jr.
Janelle Webb
Janelle Webb
Al Kirk
Al Kirk
Merv Bloch
Merv Bloch

Reviews

John Chard 6/10

Serious side-burns is back! After the success of Black Caesar earlier in the year, this sequel was rushed into production to hopefully cash in on the clamour for Blaxploitation shenanigans. Sadly it's a rush job that is all too evidently half baked. Plot has Fred Wiliamson return as Tommy Gibbs (resurrected from the dead apparently!), who takes on corrupt D.A. Diangelo (Gerald Gordon) whilst dealing with…

Chandler Danier 7/10

A lot of crazy shit happens in this film. Like an entire season's plots in 90 minutes. Some gags too. Airport baggage claim was a good gag. I wasn’t always excited for the action or acting. Jarring but inventive. Best assassin in Harlem for a reason. Ethan Hunt has nothing on Tommy Gibbs. He’s so fast in those shoes. I tried to run in a movie, Cold War, once. It’s hard. You have to practice before you try to run…

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FAQ about Hell Up In Harlem

What is Hell Up In Harlem about?
A Harlem gangster must rescue his ex-wife, who's been kidnapped by the Mafia.
When was Hell Up In Harlem released?
Hell Up In Harlem was released in 1973.
What genres does Hell Up In Harlem belong to?
Hell Up In Harlem is categorised as Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Hell Up In Harlem?
The cast of Hell Up In Harlem includes Fred Williamson, Julius Harris, Gloria Hendry, Margaret Avery, D'Urville Martin.