Gordon's War (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Gordon's War is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Ossie Davis, running about 90 minutes. “They said it would take an army to get the mob out of Harlem. THIS IS THE ARMY! THIS IS GORDON'S WAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A black soldier comes home to Harlem after a tour in Vietnam and discovers that his wife had become a heroin addict and died of an overdose. Infuriated, he gathers three of his ex-GI buddies and they lay out plans to fight the drug dealers.
Who’s in it. Gordon's War stars Paul Winfield as Gordon Hudson, Carl Lee as Bee Bishop, David Downing as Otis Russell and Tony King as Roy Green, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Gordon's War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gordon's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gordon's War 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 Gordon's War (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gordon's War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gordon's War worth watching?
- Gordon's War holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gordon's War?
- Gordon's War stars Paul Winfield, Carl Lee, David Downing, Tony King and Gilbert Lewis.
- When was Gordon's War released?
- Gordon's War was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.