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Black Rose of Harlem (1996)

1996-03-01 · 1h 27m · EN
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A black jazz singer. A white gangster. They danced to the music of tommy guns.

A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.

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Fred GalloDirector

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Cynda WilliamsCynda WilliamsGeorgiaNick CassavetesNick CassavetesJohnnyJoe ViterelliJoe ViterelliCostanzaLawrence MonosonLawrence MonosonJoeyRichard BrooksRichard BrooksYanceyGarrett MorrisGarrett MorrisWisdomRichard T. JonesRichard T. JonesCateyeMaria FordMaria FordAlbaMarcus AureliusMarcus AureliusNewbyTony BurtonTony BurtonTurnerEmile B. LevisettiEmile B. LevisettiWalterRodger HalstonRodger HalstonGianni

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortDirector preference717912Actor preference171155 · 318035 · 47042Country preferenceUs

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What is Black Rose of Harlem about?

A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.

How long is Black Rose of Harlem?

Black Rose of Harlem has a runtime of 87 minutes.