Chandler Danier
5/10This movie is fine. The sequel is better because all the misses in storytelling and filmmaking can be excused by budget and time spent filming. This is more boring and messy.
Reviewed on June 27, 2025
Black Caesar(1973)
Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!
5.9(93)1h 35m1973-02-07
ActionCrimeDramaThriller
Black Caesar Synopsis
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
Black Caesar (1973) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Larry Cohen, released on February 7, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund and D'Urville Martin. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 93 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Cohen
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- Larry Cohen, Kenneth Rive, Benjamin Fisz
- Cinematographer:
- Fenton Hamilton
- Composer:
- James Brown
- Production:
- American International Pictures, Larco Productions
- Status:
- Released
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Black Caesar (1973) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Black Caesar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Williamson
as Tommy Gibbs
Gloria Hendry
as Helen
Art Lund
as McKinney
D'Urville Martin
as Rev. Rufus
Julius Harris
as Mr. Gibbs
Minnie Gentry
as Mama Gibbs
- Philip Roye
Philip Roye
as Joe Washington
William Wellman Jr.
as Alfred Coleman
James Dixon
as "Irish" Bryant
Val Avery
as Cardoza
- Patrick McAllister
Patrick McAllister
as Grossfield
Don Pedro Colley
as "Craw"
Key crew
Directed by Larry Cohen, written by Larry Cohen, produced by Larry Cohen, Kenneth Rive and Benjamin Fisz.
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Black Caesar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 93 ratings.
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Black Caesar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Caesar online?
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Black Caesar (1973) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Caesar?
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The main cast of Black Caesar (1973) includes Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund, D'Urville Martin and Julius Harris. The film was directed by Larry Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Caesar released?
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Black Caesar was released on February 7, 1973 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Black Caesar worth watching?
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Black Caesar (1973) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 93 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Caesar?
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