Cotton Comes to Harlem
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.
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Cotton Comes To Harlem (1970, trailer) [Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart]
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Where can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem in the United States?
Cotton Comes to Harlem is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem for free?
Cotton Comes to Harlem streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem stars Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, and Redd Foxx. Ossie Davis is the director.
How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
When did Cotton Comes to Harlem come out?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was released on May 27, 1970.
Which studio made Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was produced by Formosa Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Cotton Comes to Harlem was made on a budget of $1,200,000.
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