Gordon's War(1973)
They said it would take an army to get the mob out of Harlem. THIS IS THE ARMY! THIS IS GORDON'S WAR!
Gordon's War Synopsis
A black soldier comes home to Harlem after a tour in Vietnam and discovers that his wife had become a heroin addict and died of an overdose. Infuriated, he gathers three of his ex-GI buddies and they lay out plans to fight the drug dealers.
Gordon's War (1973) is a adventure, action and crime film directed by Ossie Davis, released on August 9, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Paul Winfield, Carl Lee, David Downing and Tony King. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Ossie Davis
- Writers:
- Howard Friedlander, Ed Spielman
- Producers:
- Robert Schaffel
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Al Elias
- Production:
- Palomar Pictures International, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Gordon's War (1973) Trailer
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Gordon's War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Winfield
as Gordon Hudson
Carl Lee
as Bee Bishop
David Downing
as Otis Russell
Tony King
as Roy Green
Gilbert Lewis
as Spanish Harry
Grace Jones
as Mary
- Carl Gordon
Carl Gordon
as Luther the Pimp
- Nathan C. Heard
Nathan C. Heard
as Big Pink
- Jackie Page
Jackie Page
as Bedroom Girl
Adam Wade
as Hustler
- Hansford Rowe
Hansford Rowe
as Dog Salesman
- Chuck Bergansky
Chuck Bergansky
as Caucasian Killer
Key crew
Directed by Ossie Davis, written by Howard Friedlander and Ed Spielman, produced by Robert Schaffel.
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Gordon's War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Gordon's War – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Gordon's War?
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The main cast of Gordon's War (1973) includes Paul Winfield, Carl Lee, David Downing, Tony King and Gilbert Lewis. The film was directed by Ossie Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gordon's War released?
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Gordon's War was released on August 9, 1973 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Gordon's War worth watching?
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Gordon's War (1973) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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