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Original Title Uptight
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5

Cast

Julian Mayfield
Julian Mayfield
Tank Williams
Popularity: 1.6
Raymond St. Jacques
Raymond St. Jacques
B.G.
Popularity: 1.3
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
Laurie
Popularity: 2.7
Frank Silvera
Frank Silvera
Kyle
Popularity: 8.0
Roscoe Lee Browne
Roscoe Lee Browne
Clarence
Popularity: 1.6
Janet MacLachlan
Janet MacLachlan
Jeannie
Popularity: 8.0
Max Julien
Max Julien
Johnny Wells
Popularity: 4.5
Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore
Mama Wells
Popularity: 4.5
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Dick Anthony Williams
Corbin
Popularity: 2.9
Michael Baseleon
Michael Baseleon
Teddy
Popularity: 0.4
John Wesley
John Wesley
Larry
Popularity: 7.3
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Rick
Popularity: 8.3

Key Crew

Director Jules Dassin
Writer Jules Dassin, Ruby Dee, Julian Mayfield
Editor Robert Lawrence
Producer Jules Dassin

Production

Marlukin

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Keywords

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Reviews from TMDB

micar6 8/10
Jun 9, 2024

Set in Cleveland's Black activist scene following the death of MLK, this is both exhilarating and entertaining. It is a retelling of John Ford's _Informer_, directed by Jules Dassin in a return to American filmmaking. Beautiful nighttime photography with strong ensemble acting add to this bold, fas ... Read more

Rating
6.6
/10

Based on 15 votes

Details
Release Date December 28, 1968
Runtime 1h 44m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5
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