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The Cool World

19641h 45mShirley Clarke

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"HOOKER! FUZZ! JUNK! RUMBLE! These are words that mean big trouble in..."

A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.

CrimeDrama
Based On Novel Or BookJazzGhettoBased On Play Or MusicalBlaxploitation CinemaGangRacismTeenage BoyInner CityManhattan, New York City

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What is The Cool World (1964) about?

A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.

Who stars in The Cool World?

The Cool World stars Rony Clanton (Duke), Carl Lee (Priest), Yolanda Rodríguez (Luanne), Clarence Williams III (Blood), Gary Bolling (Littleman). The film was directed by Shirley Clarke.

How long is The Cool World?

The Cool World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964.

Where can I watch The Cool World?

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