Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)
05/27/1970 (US) • 1h 37m
Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.
Overview
Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.
Top Billed Cast
Gravedigger Jones
Coffin Ed Johnson
Rev. Deke O'Malley
Iris
Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims
Mabel
Capt. Bryce
Goodman
Lt. Anderson
Part of the Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection
Includes Cotton Comes to Harlem, Come Back, Charleston Blue
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