Uptight (1968)
A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Director: Jules Dassin
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 28, 1968
Cast
- Julian Mayfield - Tank Williams
- Raymond St. Jacques - B.G.
- Ruby Dee - Laurie
- Frank Silvera - Kyle
- Roscoe Lee Browne - Clarence
- Janet MacLachlan - Jeannie
- Max Julien - Johnny Wells
- Juanita Moore - Mama Wells
- Dick Anthony Williams - Corbin
- Michael Baseleon - Teddy
Screenplay
Music: Booker T. Jones
Cinematography: Boris Kaufman
Editing: Robert Lawrence
Production: Marlukin
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak
Keywords
based on novel or book, betrayal, blaxploitation cinema, reward, modern day adaptation, black militant, betrayal by friend, revenge killing, 1960s, death of best friend, drunkard, monetary reward, police informant, civil rights movement, black power
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Uptight about?
- Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
- Who directed Uptight?
- Uptight was directed by Jules Dassin.
- Who stars in Uptight?
- Uptight stars Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne, Janet MacLachlan.
- How long is Uptight?
- Uptight has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Uptight?
- Uptight is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Uptight produced?
- Uptight was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Uptight?
- The themes of Uptight include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak.