The Harlem Globetrotters(1951)
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The Harlem Globetrotters Synopsis
All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.
The Harlem Globetrotters (1951) is a drama film directed by Phil Brown, released on May 30, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Thomas Gomez, Dorothy Dandridge, Bill Walker and Angela Clarke. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Brown
- Writers:
- Alfred Palca, Alfred Palca
- Producers:
- Buddy Adler
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Tannura
- Composer:
- Arthur Morton
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Sidney Buchman Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
The Harlem Globetrotters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thomas Gomez
as Coach Abe Saperstein
Dorothy Dandridge
as Ann Carpenter
Bill Walker
as Prof. Turner
Angela Clarke
as Sylvia Saperstein
Peter M. Thompson
as Martin
- Billy Brown
Billy Brown
as Billy Townsend (Globetrotter)
- Roscoe Cumberland
Roscoe Cumberland
as Roscoe - Globetrotter
- William 'Pop' Gates
William 'Pop' Gates
as 'Pop' Gates - Globetrotter
- Marques Haynes
Marques Haynes
as Marques - Globetrotter
- Louis 'Babe' Pressley
Louis 'Babe' Pressley
as 'Babe' Pressley - Globetrotter
- Ermer Robinson
Ermer Robinson
as Elmer Robinson - Globetrotter
- Ted Strong
Ted Strong
as Ted Strong - Globetrotter
Key crew
Directed by Phil Brown, written by Alfred Palca and Alfred Palca, produced by Buddy Adler.
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The Harlem Globetrotters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Harlem Globetrotters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Harlem Globetrotters online?
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The Harlem Globetrotters (1951) is available to stream on TCM and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Harlem Globetrotters?
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The main cast of The Harlem Globetrotters (1951) includes Thomas Gomez, Dorothy Dandridge, Bill Walker, Angela Clarke and Peter M. Thompson. The film was directed by Phil Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Harlem Globetrotters released?
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The Harlem Globetrotters was released on May 30, 1951 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Harlem Globetrotters worth watching?
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The Harlem Globetrotters (1951) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.