Poster of Harlem Nights

Harlem Nights

Plot: 'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair
Release Date: Friday, November 17 1989
36 years ago
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
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Cast

Portrait of Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy was 28 in Harlem Nights as 'Quick'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 03 1961
Portrait of Richard PryorRichard Pryor. Richard Pryor was 48 in Harlem Nights as 'Sugar Ray'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 01 1940 –
Died: Sat, Dec 10 2005
Portrait of Redd FoxxRedd Foxx. Redd Foxx was 66 in Harlem Nights as 'Bennie Wilson'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 09 1922 –
Died: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Portrait of Danny AielloDanny Aiello. Danny Aiello was 56 in Harlem Nights as 'Phil Cantone'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 20 1933 –
Died: Thu, Dec 12 2019
Portrait of Michael LernerMichael Lerner. Michael Lerner was 48 in Harlem Nights as 'Bugsy Calhoune'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 22 1941 –
Died: Sat, Apr 08 2023
Portrait of Della ReeseDella Reese. Della Reese was 58 in Harlem Nights as 'Vera'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 06 1931 –
Died: Sun, Nov 19 2017
Portrait of Berlinda TolbertBerlinda Tolbert. Berlinda Tolbert was 40 in Harlem Nights as 'Annie'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 04 1949
Portrait of Stan ShawStan Shaw. Stan Shaw was 37 in Harlem Nights as 'Jack Jenkins'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 14 1952
Portrait of Jasmine GuyJasmine Guy. Jasmine Guy was 27 in Harlem Nights as 'Dominique La Rue'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 10 1962
Portrait of Vic PolizosVic Polizos. Vic Polizos was 42 in Harlem Nights as 'Richie Vento'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 12 1947
Portrait of Lela RochonLela Rochon. Lela Rochon was 25 in Harlem Nights as 'Sunshine'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 17 1964
Portrait of David MarcianoDavid Marciano. David Marciano was 29 in Harlem Nights as 'Tony'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 07 1960
Portrait of Arsenio HallArsenio Hall. Arsenio Hall was 34 in Harlem Nights as 'Crying Man'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 12 1955
Portrait of Thomas Mikal FordThomas Mikal Ford. Thomas Mikal Ford was 25 in Harlem Nights as 'Tommy Smalls'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 05 1964 –
Died: Wed, Oct 12 2016
Portrait of Uncle Ray MurphyUncle Ray Murphy. Uncle Ray Murphy was 50 in Harlem Nights as 'Willie (as Uncle Ray)'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 27 1938 –
Died: Tue, Oct 15 2013
Portrait of Michael GoldfingerMichael Goldfinger. Michael Goldfinger was 35 in Harlem Nights as 'Max'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 04 1954
Portrait of Joe PecoraroJoe Pecoraro. Joe Pecoraro was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Joe Leoni'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robin HarrisRobin Harris. Robin Harris was 36 in Harlem Nights as 'Jerome'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 30 1953 –
Died: Sun, Mar 18 1990
Portrait of Charlie MurphyCharlie Murphy. Charlie Murphy was 30 in Harlem Nights as 'Jimmy'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 12 1959 –
Died: Wed, Apr 12 2017
Portrait of Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Miguel A. Núñez Jr.. Miguel A. Núñez Jr. was 30 in Harlem Nights as 'Man with Broken Nose'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 11 1959
Portrait of Desi Arnez Hines IIDesi Arnez Hines II. Desi Arnez Hines II was 9 in Harlem Nights as 'Young Quick'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 21 1980
Portrait of Ji-Tu CumbukaJi-Tu Cumbuka. Ji-Tu Cumbuka was 47 in Harlem Nights as 'Toothless Gambler'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 04 1942
Portrait of Bobby McGeeBobby McGee. Bobby McGee was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Gambler'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reynaldo ReyReynaldo Rey. Reynaldo Rey was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Gambler'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick SavageNick Savage. Nick Savage was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Gambler'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny Lee SmithJohnny Lee Smith. Johnny Lee Smith was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Huge Man (as Johnny Smith)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robi ReedRobi Reed. Robi Reed was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Woman Employee (as Robin Lynn Reed)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ty Granderson JonesTy Granderson Jones. Ty Granderson Jones was 25 in Harlem Nights as 'Crapshooter'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 19 1964
Portrait of Dan Tullis Jr.Dan Tullis Jr.. Dan Tullis Jr. was 38 in Harlem Nights as 'Crapshooter'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 08 1951
Portrait of Don BlakelyDon Blakely. Don Blakely was 51 in Harlem Nights as 'Crapshooter'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 26 1938 –
Died: Tue, Jan 13 2004
Portrait of Christopher JacksonChristopher Jackson. Christopher Jackson was 29 in Harlem Nights as 'Crapshooter'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 22 1960 –
Died: Tue, Mar 12 2013
Portrait of Roy Lee JonesRoy Lee Jones. Roy Lee Jones was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Crapshooter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sandman SimsSandman Sims. Sandman Sims was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Crapshooter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger E. ReidRoger E. Reid. Roger E. Reid was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Crapshooter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rudy ChallengerRudy Challenger. Rudy Challenger was 61 in Harlem Nights as 'Patron'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 02 1928 –
Died: Wed, Aug 22 2012
Portrait of Steve WhiteSteve White. Steve White was 28 in Harlem Nights as 'Patron'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 01 1961
Portrait of Dexter A. WilkinsDexter A. Wilkins. Dexter A. Wilkins was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Patron'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nona GayeNona Gaye. Nona Gaye was 15 in Harlem Nights as 'Patron'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 04 1974
Portrait of Bill BatemanBill Bateman. Bill Bateman was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Orderly'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kathleen BradleyKathleen Bradley. Kathleen Bradley was 38 in Harlem Nights as 'Lady'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 09 1951
Portrait of Clarence M. LandryClarence M. Landry. Clarence M. Landry was 75 in Harlem Nights as 'Old Man'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 31 1914 –
Died: Fri, Nov 07 2003
Portrait of Carmen FilpiCarmen Filpi. Carmen Filpi was 66 in Harlem Nights as 'Doorman'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 22 1923 –
Died: Fri, May 09 2003
Portrait of Alvin SilverAlvin Silver. Alvin Silver was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Headwaiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clifford StrongClifford Strong. Clifford Strong was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Man at Front Seat (as Cliff Strong)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Margaret WheelerMargaret Wheeler. Margaret Wheeler was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Elderly Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe LittlefieldJoe Littlefield. Joe Littlefield was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Elderly Man'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick AielloRick Aiello. Rick Aiello was 34 in Harlem Nights as 'Man #1'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 21 1955 –
Died: Mon, Jul 26 2021
Portrait of Donald NardiniDonald Nardini. Donald Nardini was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Man #2'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert VentoRobert Vento. Robert Vento was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Bartender'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike GenoveseMike Genovese. Mike Genovese was 47 in Harlem Nights as 'Desk Sergeant'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 26 1942
Portrait of Dennis Lee KellyDennis Lee Kelly. Dennis Lee Kelly was 39 in Harlem Nights as 'Cop'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 12 1950 –
Died: Thu, Oct 30 2025
Portrait of William UtayWilliam Utay. William Utay was 42 in Harlem Nights as 'Cop'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 07 1947
Portrait of Michael BufferMichael Buffer. Michael Buffer was 45 in Harlem Nights as 'Announcer'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 02 1944
Portrait of Marc FigueroaMarc Figueroa. Marc Figueroa was >> in Harlem Nights as 'One of Calhoune's Boys'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George KyleGeorge Kyle. George Kyle was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Man at Bugsy's'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eugene Robert GlazerEugene Robert Glazer. Eugene Robert Glazer was 46 in Harlem Nights as 'Detective Hogan (as Eugene R. Glazer)'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 16 1942
Portrait of Michael StrokaMichael Stroka. Michael Stroka was 51 in Harlem Nights as 'Detective Simms'.
Birthday: Mon, May 09 1938 –
Died: Mon, Apr 14 1997
Portrait of Eddie SmithEddie Smith. Eddie Smith was 64 in Harlem Nights as 'Driver'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 01 1924 –
Died: Fri, Jun 24 2005
Portrait of Gene HartlineGene Hartline. Gene Hartline was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Michael Kirkpatrick'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen ArmsteadKaren Armstead. Karen Armstead was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Bennie's Girlfriend'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lezley PriceLezley Price. Lezley Price was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Nurse'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randy HarrisRandy Harris. Randy Harris was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Todo La Noche'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Woody OmensWoody Omens. Woody Omens was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Ringside Announcer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don FamiltonDon Familton. Don Familton was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Referee'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dennis KemperDennis Kemper. Dennis Kemper was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Bathroom Attendant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry L. JohnsonLarry L. Johnson. Larry L. Johnson was >> in Harlem Nights as 'King Blue'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Prince C. SpencerPrince C. Spencer. Prince C. Spencer was 72 in Harlem Nights as 'Prince Spencer'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 03 1917 –
Died: Thu, Oct 29 2015
Portrait of Roberto DuránRoberto Durán. Roberto Durán was 38 in Harlem Nights as 'Roberto'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 16 1951

Crew

Portrait of Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy was 28 in Harlem Nights as 'Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 03 1961
Portrait of Woody OmensWoody Omens. Woody Omens was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert D. WachsRobert D. Wachs. Robert D. Wachs was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark LipskyMark Lipsky. Mark Lipsky was >> in Harlem Nights as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan BalsamAlan Balsam. Alan Balsam was 39 in Harlem Nights as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 02 1950 –
Died: Fri, Nov 13 1992
Portrait of George BowersGeorge Bowers. George Bowers was 45 in Harlem Nights as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 20 1944
Portrait of Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock. Herbie Hancock was 49 in Harlem Nights as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 12 1940
Portrait of Drew StruzanDrew Struzan. Drew Struzan was 42 in Harlem Nights as 'Art Designer'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 18 1947 –
Died: Mon, Oct 13 2025
Portrait of Gary ArcherGary Archer. Gary Archer was 24 in Harlem Nights as 'Prosthetics'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1965
Portrait of Klexius KolbyKlexius Kolby. Klexius Kolby was 17 in Harlem Nights as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 14 1972