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Harlem Nights
Directed by
Eddie Murphy
Produced by Mark Lipsky and Robert D. Wachs
Written by Eddie Murphy
Produced by Mark Lipsky and Robert D. Wachs
Written by Eddie Murphy
With:
Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese, Berlinda Tolbert, Stan Shaw, Jasmine Guy, Vic Polizos, Lela Rochon, David Marciano, Arsenio Hall, Robin Harris, Charles Q. Murphy, Robi Reed, and Rick Aiello
Cinematography:
Woody Omens
Editing: George Bowers and Alan Balsam
Music: Herbie Hancock
Editing: George Bowers and Alan Balsam
Music: Herbie Hancock
Runtime:
116 min
Release Date: 17 November 1989
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 17 November 1989
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Twitter Capsule:
Murphy's only directorial effort is a spectacularly unfunny attempt at a comedic spin on classic period gangster pictures of the '30s and '40s. A terrific supporting cast is wasted and co-star Pryor is given so little to do it's criminal.