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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, Vic Polizos, Lela Rochon, David Marciano, Arsenio Hall, Thomas Mikal Ford, Uncle Ray Murphy, Michael Goldfinger, Joe Pecoraro, Robin Harris, Charles Q. Murphy, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Desi Arnez Hines II, Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Directed by: Eddie Murphy
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
Release year: 1989
Studio: Paramount
ASIN: B001JXJ9K4
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,341 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)
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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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9 of 9 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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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Harlem Nights Reigns Supreme, May 21, 2000
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This review is from: Harlem Nights [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Harlem Nights is without equal in the African American film list. It is a great story which pokes humour at the disparities in America. Who wouldn't find Eddie Murphy,Redd Foxx, and Richard Pryor funny? The movie is a classic. Even the scenes where they poke fun at the champ are hilarious. Della Reese is masterful. Harlem Nights is a great film. The language may be excessive at times but what else could you expect from Pryor and Murphy. Eddie Murphy continues to be a genius and one of the best comedians of all time. If you don't own a copy of Harlem Nights buy it, watch it and love it. It is wonderful.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites, December 23, 2005
This review is from: Harlem Nights (DVD)
This is one of my personal top 5 movies. I have no idea how many times I've watched it, but its funny to me each and every time. What a star-studded cast -- and they all come through with great performances.

I wish they had kept this group together for another movie project. It is priceless to watch the alpha dog trailblazers in Black standup work together - Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy. Simply amazing.

I highly recommend this movie, if you haven't already figured that out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST Movies I've ever seen
Harlem Nights is without any doubt one of the best movies I've ever seen and it could in fact be the best comedy I've ever seen. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daniel A. Joseph

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Amazing
Excellent Film. Simply breathtaking. Superb acting and classy style. The class in this movie... wow.. Vera rocked my world. Sunshine rocked my world. Quick was amazing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pheasant Weber

5.0 out of 5 stars Harlem Nights Is Off Da Hook !!!!!
I saw Harlem Nights in my early 20's. What impressed me was the care given to the costumes and sets. Read more
Published 6 months ago by E. J. Hawkins

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic comedy
Come on, the cast list itself should sell this movie! Just get it. Should be in everyone's library.
Published 7 months ago by Abdon Perez Jr.

4.0 out of 5 stars Harlem Nights
This isn't exactly a family movie, but it is a very good one. Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy make a good team in this period piece about the 1930's and speakeasy nightclubs. Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. A. Luster

3.0 out of 5 stars Where it all went wrong for Eddie
Harlem Nights is a vanity project and vanity projects usually stink. Now I wont go as far as to say that Harlem Nights stinks because it doesnt but when you think about all the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nuisance

4.0 out of 5 stars Eddie,Richard & Redd at their best
Harlem Nights is a great that stars the funniest three black comics to ever grace a comdey stage. Eddie Murphy knew what he was doing when he decided to cast Redd Foxx and Richard... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Derrick Dunn

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Eddie Murphy
For some strange reason Harlem Nights has always been panned by critics (the same critics that panned other classics like Fight Club). It wasn't a box office smash either. Read more
Published 19 months ago by S. Ferguson

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful "old" movie.
My husband loves this movie. We did not have it in our collection, so I found it on Amazon and ordered it for him. He was so thankful. Read more
Published 20 months ago by K. McCloud

5.0 out of 5 stars Murphy and Pryor are an incredible pair!
Saturday Night Live alum and stand-up comic Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor,also a stand-up comic,deliver an incredible performance set in the 1940's,when guys wore suits and hats... Read more
Published on December 9, 2007 by andy8047

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