The Cool World (1963): Cast
The Cool World is a 1963 crime drama directed by Shirley Clarke, starring Carl Lee as Priest, Antonio Fargas and Clarence Williams III. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Shirley Clarke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wiseman Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cool World About?
The premise of The Cool World without spoilers.
HOOKER! FUZZ! JUNK! RUMBLE! are slang for big trouble in Harlem. A fifteen‑year‑old seeks to buy a gun from the seasoned racketeer Priest so he can become president of his gang and revive the waning practice of “bopping,” the street fights that have faded in Harlem's streets.
The Cool World Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- new york city
- ghetto
- harlem manhattan new york city
- national film registry
- manhattan new york city
- african american
- street gang
- poverty
- inner city
- black power
- based on novel
- based on play
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- independent film
- teenager
- race relations
- racism
- juvenile delinquency
- f rated
- jazz score
- title directed by female
- religion
- rebellion
- high school
- criminal
- cinema verite
- blaxploitation
- train
The Cool World Cast & Characters
Carl Lee leads the cast as Priest, with Antonio Fargas and Clarence Williams III as Blood. Directed by Shirley Clarke; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Shirley Clarke
- Carl Lee as Priest
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Antonio Fargas - Clarence Williams III as Blood
- Richard Ward as Street speaker
Also Starring in The Cool World
· 9 more- Gloria Foster Duke's Mom
- Rony Clanton Duke
- Gary Bolling Littleman
- Yolanda Rodríguez Luanne
- Joe Oliver Angel
- Bostic Felton Rod
- Ted Butler Mom's lover
- Marilyn Cox Prostitute
- Evadney Canegata
More from Shirley Clarke
More films directed by Shirley Clarke: Portrait of Jason (re-release), Ornette: Made in America (1985), Ornette: Made in America and Tongues.
Cars in The Cool World
100 cars on screen, including the 1962 GMC S-Series and the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121.042.
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1962 GMC S-Series Important role -
1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121.042 Important role -
1952 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1949 GMC TDH 4509 Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Rage in Harlem, Cotton Comes to Harlem and The Cool and the Crazy.
The Cool World FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cool World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cool World?
The Cool World runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Cool World released?
The Cool World was released on September 2, 1963.
Who directed The Cool World?
The Cool World was directed by Shirley Clarke.
More films by Shirley Clarke Who is in the cast of The Cool World?
The Cool World stars Carl Lee as Priest, Antonio Fargas and Clarence Williams III as Blood, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Cool World have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cool World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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