Black Caesar (1973)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1973
Land: United States of America
Alternativtitel: Black Caesar - Il Padrino nero, O chefão de New York, L'emperador negre, Heiße Hölle Harlem, Mavros gigas, O mavros nonos, El padrino de Harlem, Der Pate von Harlem, The Godfather of Harlem
Regisseur: Larry Cohen
Autor: Larry Cohen
Produktion & Genre
Produzent(en):
Firmen: American International Pictures, Larco Productions
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Auszeichnungen & Ähnliches
Auszeichnungen: N/V
Ähnlich:
Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: blaxploitation cinema
Handlung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
Tommy Gibbs, a tough young kid from the ghetto, dreams of becoming a kingpin criminal in Harlem, New York City. His journey begins when his leg is broken by a corrupt cop during a payoff gone bad. Nursing his vengeance, Tommy rises through the ranks, angry at both the racist criminal and straight societies around him. To attract the attention of the head of a Mafia family, Tommy performs a free-lance hit on a Mob contract. Reluctantly accepted into 'The Family,' Tommy grows increasingly independent and aggressive, eventually sparking a gang war.
Zusammenfassung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
Black Caesar (1973) is an American crime drama directed by Larry Cohen. Set in the criminal underworld of Harlem, New York City, the film follows Tommy Gibbs, a young man driven by revenge and power due to his harsh experiences growing up amidst racism. The movie explores themes of racial tension, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked power within the context of blaxploitation cinema.
