Uptight
"A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode."
Originally released in 1968. Uptight is a drama/thriller film. directed by Jules Dassin.
Starring Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques, and Ruby Dee
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Marlukin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uptight about?
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Who directed Uptight?
Uptight was directed by Jules Dassin.
How long is Uptight?
Uptight has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Uptight released?
Uptight was released on December 28, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Uptight?
The main cast of Uptight includes Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne.