Hell up in Harlem

1973, Crime/Drama, 1h 36m

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In Harlem, N.Y., crime boss Tommy Gibbs (Fred Williamson) is gravely injured while escaping a hit ordered by the corrupt district attorney, DiAngelo (Gerald Gordon). As he recovers, his father, Papa Gibbs (Julius W. Harris), assumes control of the gang, which angers Tommy's best henchman, Zach (Tony King), who goes on to collaborate with DiAngelo and frame Papa Gibbs for the murder of Tommy's ex-wife. This sets off a series of bloody betrayals that ricochet within the crime world.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Crime, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Larry Cohen
Producer:

Larry Cohen, Janelle Webb
Writer:

Larry Cohen
Release Date (Streaming):

Oct 16, 2001
Runtime:

1h 36m
Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP)