Harlem Nights(1989)
They're up to something big.
Harlem Nights Synopsis
'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.
Harlem Nights (1989) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Eddie Murphy, released on November 17, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx and Danny Aiello. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 366 ratings.
- Director:
- Eddie Murphy
- Writers:
- Eddie Murphy
- Producers:
- Robert D. Wachs, Mark Lipsky
- Cinematographer:
- Woody Omens
- Composer:
- Herbie Hancock
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $60,864,870
- Status:
- Released
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Harlem Nights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Murphy
as Quick
Richard Pryor
as Sugar Ray
Redd Foxx
as Bennie Wilson
Danny Aiello
as Phil Cantone
Michael Lerner
as Bugsy Calhoune
Della Reese
as Vera
Berlinda Tolbert
as Annie
Stan Shaw
as Jack Jenkins
Jasmine Guy
as Dominique La Rue
Vic Polizos
as Richie Vento
Lela Rochon
as Sunshine
David Marciano
as Tony
Key crew
Directed by Eddie Murphy, written by Eddie Murphy, produced by Robert D. Wachs and Mark Lipsky.
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Harlem Nights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 366 ratings.
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Harlem Nights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harlem Nights online?
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Harlem Nights (1989) is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Harlem Nights?
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The main cast of Harlem Nights (1989) includes Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello and Michael Lerner. The film was directed by Eddie Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Harlem Nights released?
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Harlem Nights was released on November 17, 1989 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Harlem Nights worth watching?
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Harlem Nights (1989) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 366 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Harlem Nights?
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Yes. The official Harlem Nights trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.