Hell Up In Harlem (1973): Cast & Plot
Hell Up In Harlem is a 1973 drama thriller directed by Larry Cohen, starring Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs, Julius Harris and Margaret Avery. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hell Up In Harlem About?
The premise of Hell Up In Harlem without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The sequel to Black Caesar follows Tommy Gibbs (Fred Williamson), a fearless Harlem hustler who steals a ledger naming every crooked cop and crime boss. With his father's help and an army of thugs, Gibbs launches a violent campaign that spreads from Harlem to the Caribbean, ending in a turf‑war shoot‑out. The film mixes 1970s blaxploitation swagger with classic 1930s gangster drama, delivering nonstop gunfire and action.
Hell Up In Harlem Cast & Characters
Fred Williamson leads the cast as Tommy Gibbs, with Julius Harris as Papa Gibbs and Margaret Avery as Sister Jennifer. Directed by Larry Cohen; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Cohen
- Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs
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Julius Harris as Papa Gibbs - Margaret Avery as Sister Jennifer
- D'Urville Martin as Reverend Rufus
Also Starring in Hell Up In Harlem
· 5 more- Tony King Zach
- Gloria Hendry Helen Bradley
- James Dixon Irish
- Ty Randolph Tough Bikini Woman
- Gerald Gordon Mr. DiAngelo
More from Larry Cohen
More films directed by Larry Cohen, best-rated first: It's Alive, God Told Me To, Pick Me Up and Original Gangstas.
Hell Up In Harlem Plot Summary
What happens in Hell Up In Harlem from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Having survived the assassination attempt at the end of Black Caesar, Tommy Gibbs latches onto a new mission: take down the corrupt New York District Attorney DiAngelo, who had once sought to jail Gibbs and his father, Papa Gibbs, in order to corner the illicit drug trade. He vows to drive drug pushers off the streets of Harlem while continuing to run his other illicit enterprises that fund his empire. Along the way, Gibbs falls for Sister Jennifer, a woman who works with Reverend Rufus, a former pimp who has found a religious calling and now preaches a hard-won, unorthodox gospel.
Full summary
The whole story of Hell Up In Harlem, scene by scene
Hell Up In Harlem Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hell Up In Harlem.
How Well Do You Know Hell Up In Harlem?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the lead role of Tommy Gibbs?
Cars in Hell Up In Harlem
111 cars on screen, including the 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role -
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1971 Checker Taxicab Important role
Hell Up In Harlem Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Harlem sangriento” and “Tommy Gibbs criminale per giustizia”.
- Also known as
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- Harlem sangriento
- Tommy Gibbs criminale per giustizia
- Пекло в Гарлемі
- Casse dans la ville
- Беспорядки в Гарлеме
- 哈莱姆地狱
- Heiße Hölle Harlem
- Inferno no Harlem
- ハーレム街の首領
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Hell Up In Harlem FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hell Up In Harlem, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hell Up In Harlem?
Hell Up In Harlem runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Hell Up In Harlem released?
Hell Up In Harlem was released on December 1, 1973.
Who directed Hell Up In Harlem?
Hell Up In Harlem was directed by Larry Cohen.
More films by Larry Cohen Who is in the cast of Hell Up In Harlem?
Hell Up In Harlem stars Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs, Julius Harris as Papa Gibbs and Margaret Avery as Sister Jennifer, among 9 credited actors.
Does Hell Up In Harlem have a post-credit scene?
No. Hell Up In Harlem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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