Cotton Comes to Harlem

Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.

Tagline

“Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Comedy, Crime

Director

Ossie Davis

Original Language

EN

What is Cotton Comes to Harlem about?

Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.

Who directed Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem was directed by Ossie Davis.

When was Cotton Comes to Harlem released?

Cotton Comes to Harlem was released on May 27, 1970.

How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem has a runtime of 1h 37m.

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