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Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970): movie guide
Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) is a Action, Comedy, Crime running about 97 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 67 votes. Notable cast includes Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1970-05-27
- Runtime: 97 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1970-05-27
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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.
Cast highlights
Cotton Comes to Harlem features Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, Redd Foxx, Emily Yancy. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1970-05-27. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (67 votes). Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Cotton Comes to Harlem?
- Cotton Comes to Harlem is listed as Action, Comedy, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?
- Cotton Comes to Harlem runs about 97 minutes.
- Who stars in Cotton Comes to Harlem?
- Cast highlights include Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, Redd Foxx, Emily Yancy.
- Does Cinema Box stream Cotton Comes to Harlem?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
