The Sophisticated Gents (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 1981, The Sophisticated Gents is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. The 25-year reunion of members of a black athletic-social club brings together nine of its members for the first time to honor their old coach but is marred by a murder investigation involving one of the gents.
Who’s in it. The Sophisticated Gents stars Sonny Jim Gaines as Coach Charles 'Chappie' Davis, Paul Winfield as Richard 'Bubbles' Wiggins, Bernie Casey as Shurley Walker and Rosey Grier as Cudjo Evers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Sophisticated Gents sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sophisticated Gents page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sophisticated Gents tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sophisticated Gents (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sophisticated Gents change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sophisticated Gents worth watching?
- The Sophisticated Gents holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sophisticated Gents?
- The Sophisticated Gents stars Sonny Jim Gaines, Paul Winfield, Bernie Casey, Rosey Grier and Thalmus Rasulala.
- When was The Sophisticated Gents released?
- The Sophisticated Gents was released in 1981.