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Hell Up In Harlem (1973)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:0
Rotten:7
Average Rating:3.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: In this sequel to BLACK CAESAR, Tommy returns to Harlem with a burning desire to regain control of the rackets. Seeking revenge, he rebuilds his organization and takes over again as king-pin. When... In this sequel to BLACK CAESAR, Tommy returns to Harlem with a burning desire to regain control of the rackets. Seeking revenge, he rebuilds his organization and takes over again as king-pin. When he tires of the east coast he moves west. He is then betrayed by his men and Tommy returns again. This time the message is clear - there's gonna be hell up in Harlem. [More]
Starring: Fred Williamson, Julius W. Harris, Gloria Hendry, Margaret Avery
Starring: Fred Williamson, Julius W. Harris, Gloria Hendry, Margaret Avery
Director: Larry Cohen
Director: Larry Cohen
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Reviews for Hell Up In Harlem
An implausible and near-uninteresting follow-up to Cohen's superior "Black Caesar."
Aside from the film's social commentary misfires, there are implausible aspects of each and every scene.
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