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Uptight( 1968)

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A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.

Overview

Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Julian Mayfield

      Tank Williams

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      Raymond St. Jacques

      B.G.

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      Ruby Dee

      Laurie

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      Frank Silvera

      Kyle

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      Roscoe Lee Browne

      Clarence

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      Janet MacLachlan

      Jeannie

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      Max Julien

      Johnny Wells

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      Juanita Moore

      Mama Wells

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      Dick Anthony Williams

      Corbin

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      Michael Baseleon

      Teddy

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      John Wesley

      Larry

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      Ji-Tu Cumbuka

      Rick

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      Ketty Lester

      Alma

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      Robert DoQui

      Street Speaker

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      James McEachin

      Mello

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      Kirk Kirksey

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      L. Errol Jaye

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      Isabel Cooley

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      Alice Childress

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      Van Kirksey

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      David Moody

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      Mello Alexandria

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      Vernett Allen

      Ralph (uncredited)

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      Leon Bibb

      Mr. Oakley (uncredited)

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      Lovyss Bradley

      Society Woman at Arcade (uncredited)

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      Anthony Chisholm

      (uncredited)

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      William Elliott

      Revolutionary (uncredited)

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      Joel Fluellen

      Kyle's Associate (uncredited)

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      Leonard Jackson

      Mr. Oakley (uncredited)

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      Alan Oppenheimer

      Unctuous Man in Arcade (uncredited)

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      Lonny Stevens

      (uncredited)

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      Bill Walker

      Bartender (uncredited)

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      Marvin Walters

      Policeman (uncredited)

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      Jesse Jackson

      Self (archive footage)

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    A review by micar6

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    Written by micar6 on Sun Jun 09 2024
    Set in Cleveland's Black activist scene following the death of MLK, this is both exhilarating and entertaining. It is a retelling of John Ford's _Informer_, directed by Jules Dassin in a return to American filmmaking. Beautiful nighttime photography with strong ensemble acting add to this bold, fascinating film. Long unavailable, it is worth re-discovering....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • martin luther king
    • betrayal
    • reward
    • betrayal by friend
    • 1960s
    • african american history
    • cleveland, ohio