Harlem Nights (1989)
They're up to something big.
'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.
Director: Eddie Murphy
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: November 17, 1989
Cast
- Eddie Murphy - Quick
- Richard Pryor - Sugar Ray
- Redd Foxx - Bennie Wilson
- Danny Aiello - Phil Cantone
- Michael Lerner - Bugsy Calhoune
- Della Reese - Vera
- Berlinda Tolbert - Annie
- Lela Rochon - Sunshine
- Jasmine Guy - Dominique La Rue
- Christopher Jackson - Crapshooter
Screenplay
- Eddie Murphy (Screenplay)
Music: Herbie Hancock
Cinematography: Woody Omens
Editing: Alan Balsam, George Bowers
Production: Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Pусский
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $61M
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendships Born from Rivalry, Male Friendship and Loyalty, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, High School Reunion and Comedy
Keywords
corruption, police, nightclub, rivalry, friends, hoodlum, nightclub owner, harlem, new york city, 1920s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harlem Nights about?
- '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.
- Who directed Harlem Nights?
- Harlem Nights was directed by Eddie Murphy.
- Who stars in Harlem Nights?
- Harlem Nights stars Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese.
- How long is Harlem Nights?
- Harlem Nights has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Harlem Nights?
- Harlem Nights is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Harlem Nights?
- Harlem Nights had a budget of $30M.
- How much did Harlem Nights gross?
- Harlem Nights grossed $61M worldwide.
- Where was Harlem Nights produced?
- Harlem Nights was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Harlem Nights?
- The themes of Harlem Nights include: Friendships Born from Rivalry, Male Friendship and Loyalty, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, High School Reunion and Comedy.