Cotton Comes to Harlem
"Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love."
Originally released in 1970. Cotton Comes to Harlem is a action/comedy film. directed by Ossie Davis.
Starring Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, and Calvin Lockhart
Synopsis
Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (61 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Godfrey Cambridge
as Gravedigger Jones
Raymond St. Jacques
as Coffin Ed Johnson
Calvin Lockhart
as Rev. Deke O'Malley
Judy Pace
as Iris
Redd Foxx
as Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims
Emily Yancy
as Mabel
John Anderson
as Capt. Bryce
Lou Jacobi
as Goodman
Eugene Roche
as Lt. Anderson
J.D. Cannon
as Calhoun
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Formosa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotton Comes to Harlem about?
Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police offi...
Who directed Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was directed by Ossie Davis.
How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Cotton Comes to Harlem released?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was released on May 27, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cotton Comes to Harlem?
The main cast of Cotton Comes to Harlem includes Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, Redd Foxx.