A Rage in Harlem (1991)
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- R
- 1h 55min
- Comedy, Crime
- 03 May 1991 (USA)
- Movie
A gangster's girlfriend flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of the gang are on her trail.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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| Forest Whitaker | ... |
Jackson
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| Gregory Hines | ... |
Goldy
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| Robin Givens | ... |
Imabelle
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| Zakes Mokae | ... |
Big Kathy
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| Danny Glover | ... |
Easy Money
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| Badja Djola | ... |
Slim
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| John Toles-Bey | ... |
Jodie
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Tyler Collins | ... |
Teena
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| Ron Taylor | ... |
Hank
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Samm-Art Williams | ... |
Gus Parsons
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| Stack Pierce | ... |
Coffin Ed
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| Willard E. Pugh | ... |
Claude X
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| Helen Martin | ... |
Mrs. Canfield
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| Wendell Pierce | ... |
Louis
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| T.K. Carter | ... |
Smitty
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| Leonard Jackson | ... |
Mr. Clay
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| Reynaldo Rey | ... |
Blind Man
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Clebert Ford | ... |
Porter
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John Seitz | ... |
Lester Banton
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Jack Beatty | ... |
Sheriff
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Birdie M. Hale | ... |
Domestic #1
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Olivette Miller | ... |
Domestic #2
(as Olivette Miller-Briggs)
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Beatrice Winde | ... |
Clerk
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John W. Hardy | ... |
Rev. Gaines
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| Anthonia Kitchen | ... |
Female Mourner
(as Anthonia Dotson)
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Ernest Perry Jr. | ... |
Jackie
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| James Spinks | ... |
Bartender
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| Cornelius Stafford | ... |
Weasel
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Tracy A. Taylor | ... |
Stanky Whore
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Jesse James Turnbow | ... |
Will Kill
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James Copeland | ... |
Jailer
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Jonathan Booker | ... |
Doorman
(as Jonathan Booker Ph.D.)
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Kevin Ruthven | ... |
Bus Driver
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William L. Schwarber | ... |
Goon
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Tasha O'Bryant | ... |
Minna
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| Arthur Burghardt | ... |
Bo
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Eugene Robinson Jr. | ... |
Pop
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Kipp Cochran | ... |
Cop
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Robert Woods Jr. | ... |
Henchman
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins | ... |
Self
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Leslie Dockery | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Herbert Rawlins | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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| Kiki Shepard | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Edgar Godineaux Jr. | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Joni Palmer | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Romelle Reaux | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Kimberly Hester | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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John Parks | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Mike Roscoe | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Wynonna Smith | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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Hajna O. Moss | ... |
Chorus Dancer
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| George Wallace | ... |
Grave Digger
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| Steven Brittingham | ... |
Businessman (uncredited)
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| Maya Lilly | ... |
Child in Church (uncredited)
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Victoria Lynn Mangram | ... |
Bar Floozy (uncredited)
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| Michael Newman | ... |
Man on Corner (uncredited)
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Keith Schrader | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bill Duke | ||
Written by
| Chester Himes | ... | (novel "A Rage in Harlem") |
| John Toles-Bey | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Bobby Crawford | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Terry Glinwood | ... | executive producer |
| William Horberg | ... | executive producer |
| John Nicolella | ... | co-producer |
| Nik Powell | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Razzano | ... | line producer |
| Kerry Rock | ... | producer (as Kerry Boyle) |
| Ron Stacker Thompson | ... | associate producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
| Forest Whitaker | ... | co-producer |
| Stephen Woolley | ... | producer |
Music by
| Elmer Bernstein | ||
| Jeff Vincent | ||
Cinematography by
| Toyomichi Kurita | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Curtiss Clayton | ||
Editorial Department
| Amy E. Duddleston | ... | assistant editor |
| Craig Hayes | ... | associate editor |
Casting By
| Aleta Chappelle | ||
Production Design by
| Steven Legler | ||
Art Direction by
| Nina Ruscio | ||
Set Decoration by
| K.C. Fox | ||
Costume Design by
| Nele Samples | ... | (as Nile Samples) |
Makeup Department
| Jeni Lee Dinkel | ... | makeup artist |
| Marjorie Durand | ... | key makeup artist |
| Douglas Noe | ... | makeup artist |
| Suzanne Parker Sanders | ... | makeup artist |
| Kenneth Walker | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Patricia Hess | ... | assistant production manager |
| Tom Razzano | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Eric Chapman | ... | second second assistant director |
| Julius LeFlore | ... | second unit director |
| Douglas Tirola | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Daniel Bickel | ... | foreman construction |
| Steven E. Eyrse | ... | head painter / scenic artist |
| Anthony Maccario | ... | property master (as Tony Maccario) |
| John McFarlane | ... | construction foreman |
| Pia Navales | ... | art department coordinator |
| Sarah Young | ... | buyer |
| J. Todd Anderson | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| David C. Ryan | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist |
| Paul Cote | ... | sound recordist |
| Dane A. Davis | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tom Hammond | ... | foley editor |
| Wayne Heitman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kini Kay | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tommy Louie | ... | boom operator |
| Kimberly Ellen Lowe | ... | dialogue editor (as Kimberly Lowe Voigt) |
| Scott Osswald | ... | sound/cable person |
| Todd Toon | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tami Treadwell | ... | adr recordist |
| Randell Vandegrift | ... | supervising adr editor (as Randy Vandegrift) |
| David Bondelevitch | ... | sound transfer (uncredited) |
| Geoff Maxwell | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Frank Ceglia | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Greg Baxley | ... | stunts |
| Angela Boone | ... | stunts |
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunts |
| Stephanie Givens | ... | stunts |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunts |
| 'Pretty Lee' Jackson | ... | stunts |
| Henry Kingi Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Henry Kingi | ... | stunts |
| Julius LeFlore | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Von Ruby | ... | stunts |
| Joey Toledo | ... | stunts |
| Jack Tools | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Athy | ... | grip |
| Bruce Bellamy | ... | grip |
| Jerry Bertolami | ... | dolly grip |
| Richard Blanshard | ... | special photography |
| Kevin Boyd | ... | key video assist operator |
| Richard Mall | ... | key grip |
| Douglas W. Shannon | ... | electrician |
| Andy Sydney | ... | first assistant camera |
| Philip Alan Waters | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| James D. Wickman | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nancy Collini | ... | costumer |
| Robin K Fields | ... | set costumer (as Robin Fields) |
| Michelle M. Pershing | ... | costumer |
| Emae Villalobos | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Kelly Harris | ... | assistant location manager |
| Bart Wenrich | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Robert & Johnny | ... | music |
| Jeff Atmajian | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Elmer Bernstein | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Jon Bergholz | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Paul Giorgi | ... | transportation captain |
| Marc Scott | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Eric R. Bellamy | ... | assistant accountant |
| Will Benson | ... | production assistant |
| Steven Brittingham | ... | Stand-In / stand-in (as Stephen Brittingham) |
| Elanzo Coppins | ... | stand-in |
| Crystal Emery | ... | production assistant |
| Tom Fanz | ... | stand-in |
| Ralph Garner | ... | stand-in |
| Julie Hansen | ... | post production accountant |
| Jeff Hay | ... | catering assistant |
| Debra D. Jeffreys | ... | production coordinator |
| Mizzy Matthew | ... | stand-in |
| Anthony Turner | ... | production assistant (as Tone Boots) / stand-in (as Tone Boots) |
| Tommy Turner | ... | stand-in |
| Daniel Vellucci | ... | bond rep supervisor |
| Steven E. Williams | ... | craft service |
Thanks
| Hillard Elkins | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Palace Pictures
- Miramax (in association with)
Distributors
- Glinwood (1991) (World-wide) (sales)
- Miramax (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Bac Films (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1991) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1991) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1992) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Concorde Video (1992) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Excalibur Benelux (1992) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Fox Video (1992) (Germany) (VHS)
- Ibero Films Internacional S.A. (Spain) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1992) (Australia) (video)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Fox Video (1993) (Australia) (VHS)
- Miramax Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Palace Pictures (1991) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Rank Organisation (1991) (Non-US) (sales)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sire Records Company (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of the gang, and a few other unsavoury characters, are on her trail. A pudgy momma's boy becomes the object of her affections and the unlikely hero of the tale. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | In the next 24 hours they'll have to outrun the law, outsmart the mob and outshoot the competition. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | 300 actresses were seen for the role of Imabelle before Robin Givens got the part. See more » |
| Goofs | The movie is set in the 1950's but if you look out of the train window in the last scene you'll see 1990's cars. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in They'll Do It Every Time: Part Two (1991). See more » |
| Quotes |
Slim:
Pop goes the weasel. See more » |