Fresh
Cohen's technique is almost laughably crude, but a core of frightening conviction remains.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Black Caesar
Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!
1973 · 1h 35m · R
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Larry Cohen
Overview
Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.
Director and cast
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64%
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Rotten
Unfortunately it all remains too crude to convince one of its better intentions.
Time Out
Rotten
Mr. Williamson, in short, can't be blamed for the plot contrivances that hinge mostly on action and bloodshed.
New York Times
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