Black Caesar (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Black Caesar is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 94 minutes. “Hail Caesar Godfather of Harlem!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 payoff 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.
Who’s in it. Black Caesar stars Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs, Gloria Hendry as Helen, Art Lund as McKinney and D'Urville Martin as Rev. Rufus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Black Caesar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Caesar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Caesar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Caesar (1973)?
- In US, Black Caesar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Caesar worth watching?
- Black Caesar holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Caesar?
- Black Caesar stars Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund, D'Urville Martin and Julius Harris.
- When was Black Caesar released?
- Black Caesar was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.