Black Caesar
Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!
1973 | 95m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Larry Cohen |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Larry Cohen |
| Staring: |
| Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 07, 1973 |
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| Director: | Larry Cohen |
| Writer: | Larry Cohen |
| Genres: | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Keywords | blaxploitation cinema |
| Production Companies | American International Pictures, Larco Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
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| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Fred Williamson | Tommy Gibbs |
| Gloria Hendry | Helen |
| Art Lund | McKinney |
| D'Urville Martin | Rev. Rufus |
| Julius Harris | Mr. Gibbs |
| Minnie Gentry | Mama Gibbs |
| Philip Roye | Joe Washington |
| William Wellman Jr. | Alfred Coleman |
| James Dixon | "Irish" Bryant |
| Val Avery | Cardoza |
| Patrick McAllister | Grossfield |
| Don Pedro Colley | "Craw" |
| Myrna Hansen | Virginia Coleman |
| Omer Jeffrey | Tommy (as a boy) |
| Michael Jeffrey | Joe (as a boy) |
| Allan Bailey | "Motor" |
| Cecil Alonzo | "Sport" |
| Francisco De Gracia | Cab Driver |
| Larry Lurin | Carlos |
| Andrew Duggan | Man at Shoeshine (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| James Signorelli | Additional Photography |
| Mike Horner | Camera Operator |
| Nick Dimitri | Stunts |
| Fenton Hamilton | Director of Photography |
| Michael D. Corey | Casting |
| Larry Lurin | Production Design |
| Allan Bailey | Production Manager |
| Marvin Kerner | Sound Effects Editor |
| Alex Vanderkar | Sound |
| Joan Tucker | Script Supervisor |
| Francisco De Gracia | Transportation Coordinator |
| Black Beauty | Location Casting |
| Stu Spahn | Camera Operator |
| Robert Isenberg | Camera Operator |
| Deke Gibson | Still Photographer |
| Alex Fernbach | Camera Operator |
| Jim Dunn | Camera Operator |
| Larry Holt | Stunts |
| Larry Cohen | Writer, Director |
| James Brown | Original Music Composer |
| Rick Baker | Makeup Artist, Special Effects, Makeup Designer |
| Barry De Vorzon | Music Supervisor |
| Bob Minor | Stunts |
| George Folsey Jr. | Editor |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Janelle Webb | Co-Producer |
| Peter Sabiston | Executive Producer |
| Kenneth Rive | Producer |
| Benjamin Fisz | Producer |
| Larry Cohen | Producer |
| James Dixon | Associate Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 16 | 36 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11 | 17 | 56 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 25 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 571 | 645 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 798 | 798 |