Amazon.com: Harlem Nights: Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello: Amazon Instant Video

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Synopsis: Three generations of comedy legends star in this tale of nightclub owner Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor) and his son Quick (Eddie Murphy), who fight to keep a vicious mobster and a corrupt police force from putting them out of business.

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor

Supporting actors: Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese, Berlinda Tolbert, Stan Shaw, Jasmine Guy, Arsenio Hall

Directed by: Eddie Murphy

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes

Release year: 1989

Studio: Paramount

ASIN: B001JXJ9K4

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Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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Harlem Nights DVD ~ Eddie Murphy

4.3 out of 5 stars (95) $6.99

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: November 17, 1989
Production Company: Eddie Murphy Productions, Paramount Pictures
Filming Locations: New York City, New York, USA

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining., March 4, 1999

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This review is from: Harlem Nights [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A very funny movie which will become a classic. I have seen the movie at least 10 times. Hopefully one day it will be on DVD. The television version takes away some of the comedic dialogue. This all star cast that includes comedy greats such as Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and celebrities such as Della Reese, and Arsenio Hall. It is almost certain to become a much sought after collectable.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest Films Ever Made, January 10, 2002

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This review is from: Harlem Nights (DVD)

Harlem Nights is one of the best movies ever made. It's a great period piece from the "roaring 20's". It has a cast of some of the greatest comic geniuses from every generation. Redd Foxx is classically funny in his usual manner paired with Della Reese; their exchange of witty banter throughout the entire movie leaves you cracking a smile. Eddie Murphy is as smooth as ever in one of his funniest films. Richard Pryor uses his subtle class to hold this one together. I know some of the language can be a bit much to some people who are not used to it being used as humor. A lot of critics did not think that this movie lived up to the cast involved in it. I am not sure what they were thinking that it should be. It couldn't have been any funnier. It has class, style, great costumes, good dialogue...great charisma between the actor/actresses. I think that if the critics didnt try to be so politically correct all of the time...they might have enjoyed this movie for what it is. Just good old fashioned fun.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't read the Amazon review, this movie was great!, November 27, 2006

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This review is from: Harlem Nights (DVD)

Though Amazon.com didn't think highly of this movie, I did, and thank goodness this movie was made!
Both Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx are not with us anymore, but this IS here. This film shows us the comedic talent of both these men, and to have stars like Eddie Murphy, Danny Aiello, and Della Reese is delicious icing on the cake.
Pryor as Sugar Ray and Murphey as Quick try to keep a vicious mobster from taking over their business. As you might think, they turn the tables on the bad buys!
Jasmine Guy stands out particularly as the mobster's girlfriend, and so does Della Resse as the hard-fighting madam with a heart of gold.
Thank-you, Eddie Murphy, for getting all these wonderful comedic talents together for us and prosperity! Because this movie exists we have them all forever.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent comedy
I dont remember this movie getting much attention or acclaim, but I think it is great!! Great comedy and wit. Read more

Published 1 month ago by John Dunn

1.0 out of 5 stars Eddie Murphy's Glorified Home Movie
Writer-director Eddie Murphy proved he was no Spike Lee with the amateurish, self-indulgent "Harlem Nights" (1989). Read more

Published 5 months ago by Scott T. Rivers

3.0 out of 5 stars not that good.....
it was okay but not worth the money. Catch it when it is on TV and all the bad words have been bleeped out....