

Black Caesar
1973-02-07 · 95 min · ★ 5.9
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
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- Directors
- Larry Cohen
- Production companies
- American International Pictures, Larco Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Fred WilliamsonTommy Gibbs
Gloria HendryHelen
Art LundMcKinney
D'Urville MartinRev. Rufus
Julius HarrisMr. Gibbs
Minnie GentryMama Gibbs
William Wellman Jr.Alfred Coleman
James Dixon"Irish" Bryant
Val AveryCardoza
Don Pedro Colley"Craw"
Myrna HansenVirginia Coleman
Andrew DugganMan at Shoeshine (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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