A Rage in Harlem(1991)
In the next 24 hours they'll have to outrun the law, outsmart the mob and outshoot the competition.
A Rage in Harlem Synopsis
A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of the gang, and a few other unsavoury characters, are on her trail. A pudgy momma's boy becomes the object of her affections and the unlikely hero of the tale.
A Rage in Harlem (1991) is a crime and comedy film directed by Bill Duke, released on May 3, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Forest Whitaker, Gregory Hines, Robin Givens and Danny Glover. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Duke
- Writers:
- John Toles-Bey, Bobby Crawford, Chester Himes
- Producers:
- Stephen Woolley, Kerry Rock
- Cinematographer:
- Toyomichi Kurita
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Palace Pictures, Miramax, New Line Cinema
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,400,000
- Status:
- Released
A Rage in Harlem (1991) Trailer
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A Rage in Harlem Cast & Crew
Main cast
Forest Whitaker
as Jackson
Gregory Hines
as Goldy
Robin Givens
as Imabelle
Danny Glover
as Easy Money
Samm-Art Williams
as Gus Parsons
Zakes Mokae
as Big Kathy
T.K. Carter
as Smitty
Stack Pierce
as Coffin Ed
Anthonia Kitchen
as Mourner
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
as Self
Reynaldo Rey
as Blind Man
Willard E. Pugh
as Claude X
Key crew
Directed by Bill Duke, written by John Toles-Bey, Bobby Crawford and Chester Himes, produced by Stephen Woolley and Kerry Rock.
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A Rage in Harlem Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 58 ratings.
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A Rage in Harlem – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Rage in Harlem online?
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A Rage in Harlem (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Rage in Harlem?
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The main cast of A Rage in Harlem (1991) includes Forest Whitaker, Gregory Hines, Robin Givens, Danny Glover and Samm-Art Williams. The film was directed by Bill Duke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Rage in Harlem released?
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A Rage in Harlem was released on May 3, 1991 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is A Rage in Harlem worth watching?
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A Rage in Harlem (1991) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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