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UNITED STATES · 1973

Black Caesar

Larry Cohen
New Hollywood organized crime Harlem underworld corruption racial conflict revenge
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Synopsis

Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.

Year1973
CountryUnited States
DirectorLarry Cohen
MovementNew Hollywood
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