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May 3, 1991 · A black gangster's moll escapes with a trunk of gold and a pudgy undertaker falls for her in this adaptation of Chester Himes' novel. IMDb provides cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more for this R-rated movie.
- (2.4K)
- Comedy, Crime
- Bill Duke
- 1991-05-03
A Rage in Harlem is a 1991 American crime film directed by Bill Duke and loosely based on Chester Himes' novel A Rage in Harlem. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Danny Glover, Badja Djola, Robin Givens and Gregory Hines.
A Rage in Harlem is a 1991 film based on a novel by Chester Himes, starring Forest Whitaker, Gregory Hines and Robin Givens. It follows a woman who flees with stolen gold from Mississippi gangsters and seeks refuge in Harlem, where she meets two brothers who try to help her.
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- Bill Duke
- R
- Forest Whitaker
A film adaptation of Chester Himes' novel, starring Forest Whitaker as a naive young man who falls for a con artist in Harlem. Roger Ebert praises the chemistry between Whitaker and Robin Givens, and the period atmosphere of the film.
A Rage in Harlem (1991) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of the gang are on her trail. A pudgy momma's boy becomes the object of her affections and the unlikely hero of the tale.
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Brief Synopsis. Set in 1956, the story revolves around two step-brothers, their elaborate plans to get rich, and the woman the younger brother falls for. Cast & Crew. Read More. Bill Duke. Director. Forest Whitaker. Jackson. Gregory Hines. Goldy. Robin Givens. Imabelle. Zaeks Mokae. Big Kathy. Danny Glover. Easy-Money. Film Details. Also Known As.