Uptown Saturday Night(1974)
They get funny when you mess with their money.
Uptown Saturday Night Synopsis
Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.
Uptown Saturday Night (1974) is a comedy, crime and action film directed by Sidney Poitier, released on July 26, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte and Flip Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Poitier
- Writers:
- Richard Wesley
- Producers:
- Melville Tucker
- Cinematographer:
- Fred J. Koenekamp
- Composer:
- Tom Scott
- Production:
- Verdon Productions Limited, First Artists, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Uptown Saturday Night (1974) Trailer
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Uptown Saturday Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Steve Jackson
Bill Cosby
as Wardell Franklin
Harry Belafonte
as Geechie Dan Beauford
Flip Wilson
as The Reverend
Richard Pryor
as Sharp Eye Washington
Calvin Lockhart
as Silky Slim
Rosalind Cash
as Sarah Jackson
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Congressman Lincoln
Paula Kelly
as Leggy Peggy
Lee Chamberlin
as Madame Zenobia
Johnny Sekka
as Geechie's Henchman
Lincoln Kilpatrick
as Slim's Henchman #1
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Poitier, written by Richard Wesley, produced by Melville Tucker.
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Uptown Saturday Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 41 ratings.
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Uptown Saturday Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Uptown Saturday Night online?
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Uptown Saturday Night (1974) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Uptown Saturday Night?
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The main cast of Uptown Saturday Night (1974) includes Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor. The film was directed by Sidney Poitier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Uptown Saturday Night released?
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Uptown Saturday Night was released on July 26, 1974 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Uptown Saturday Night worth watching?
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Uptown Saturday Night (1974) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Uptown Saturday Night?
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Yes. The official Uptown Saturday Night trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.