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Harlem Nights

R1h 56m1989Eddie Murphy
IMDb: 6.1/10Rotten: 28%Metacritic: 16/100
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"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.

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CorruptionPoliceNightclubRivalryFriendsHoodlumNightclub OwnerHarlem, New York City1920s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harlem Nights (1989) 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 stars in Harlem Nights?

Harlem Nights stars Eddie Murphy (Quick), Richard Pryor (Sugar Ray), Redd Foxx (Bennie Wilson), Danny Aiello (Phil Cantone), Michael Lerner (Bugsy Calhoune). The film was directed by Eddie Murphy.

How long is Harlem Nights?

Harlem Nights has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is Harlem Nights worth watching?

Harlem Nights holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 28. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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