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Black Godfather is back... and there's gonna be hell up in Harlem!
Tougher than Shaft and smoother than Superfly, this high-voltage sequel to Black Caesar explodes with enough action to incinerate New York City. Packed with machine-gun mayhem and riveting adventure, Hell Up in Harlem is nothing less than a modern-day tribute to the classic 30s gangster film. Fred Williamson is Tommy Gibbs, a fearless, bulletproof tough guy who blasts his way from the gutter to become the ultimate soul brother boss. Tommy steals a ledger with the name of every crooked cop and man in the city. Enlisting the aid of his father and an army of Harlem hoods, Gibbs goes from defense to offense, launching a deadly attack on his enemies that sets off a violent chain reaction from Harlem all the way to the Caribbean, climaxing in one of the hottest turf-war shoot-outs in Hollywood history.
Top Billed Cast
Fred Williamson Tommy Gibbs
Julius Harris Papa Gibbs
Gloria Hendry Helen Bradley
Margaret Avery Sister Jennifer
D'Urville Martin Reverend Rufus
Tony King Zach
Gerald Gordon Mr. DiAngelo
James Dixon Irish
Ty Randolph Tough Bikini Woman
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