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The Council

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Crime · Drama

The never-before told story of a crime syndicate consisting of seven African-American men who ruled Harlem in the 1970s and early 80s focusing on Nicky Barnes, dubbed "Mr. Untouchable" by the New York Times.

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Rapman
Production companies
Jackson Pictures, Anonymous Nobodies
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United States of America
Status
Planned

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