The Cool World(1964)
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The Cool World Synopsis
A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.
The Cool World (1964) is a drama and crime film directed by Shirley Clarke, released on April 20, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Rony Clanton, Carl Lee, Yolanda Rodríguez and Clarence Williams III. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirley Clarke
- Writers:
- Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee, Robert Rossen
- Producers:
- Frederick Wiseman
- Cinematographer:
- Baird Bryant
- Composer:
- Mal Waldron
- Production:
- Wiseman Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Cool World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rony Clanton
as Duke
Carl Lee
as Priest
- Yolanda Rodríguez
Yolanda Rodríguez
as Luanne
Clarence Williams III
as Blood
Gary Bolling
as Littleman
- Bostic Felton
Bostic Felton
as Rod
- Joe Oliver
Joe Oliver
as Angel
Gloria Foster
as Duke's Mom
- Ted Butler
Ted Butler
as Mom's lover
- Marilyn Cox
Marilyn Cox
as Prostitute
Richard Ward
as Street speaker
- Evadney Canegata
Evadney Canegata
Key crew
Directed by Shirley Clarke, written by Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee and Robert Rossen, produced by Frederick Wiseman.
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The Cool World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Cool World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cool World online?
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Who stars in The Cool World?
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The main cast of The Cool World (1964) includes Rony Clanton, Carl Lee, Yolanda Rodríguez, Clarence Williams III and Gary Bolling. The film was directed by Shirley Clarke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cool World released?
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The Cool World was released on April 20, 1964 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Cool World worth watching?
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The Cool World (1964) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.