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Black Caesar (1973)

5.8 | Feb 07, 1973 (US) | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | 01:34
blaxploitation cinema

Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!

Tommy Gibbs is a tough kid, raised in the ghetto, who aspires to be a kingpin criminal. As a young boy, his leg is broken by a bad cop on the take, during a pay-off gone bad. Nursing his vengeance, he rises to power in Harlem, New York. Angry at the racist society around him, both criminal and straight, he sees the acquisition of power as the solution to his rage.

Featured Crew

Director, Writer, Producer
Stunts
Makeup Designer, Special Effects, Makeup Artist
Additional Photography
Stunts
Camera Operator
Associate Producer
Sound Effects Editor
Producer

Cast

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Fred Williamson
Tommy Gibbs
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Gloria Hendry
Helen
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Art Lund
McKinney
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D'Urville Martin
Rev. Rufus
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Julius Harris
Mr. Gibbs
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Minnie Gentry
Mama Gibbs
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Philip Roye
Joe Washington
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William Wellman Jr.
Alfred Coleman
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James Dixon
"Irish" Bryant
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Val Avery
Cardoza

Tommy Gibbs Collection

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Black Caesar
1973
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Hell Up In Harlem
1973

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Reviews

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Chandler Danier
5 | Jun 27, 2025
This movie is fine. The sequel is better because all the misses in storytelling and filmmaking can be excused by budget and time spent filming. This is more boring and messy.