Harlem Nights (1989)

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Synopsis
Eddie Murphy, in addition to starring as Quick, the son of 1930s Harlem gambling-house proprietor Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor), also wrote and directed the film. The plotline details the combined efforts of Quick and Sugar Ray to prevent white gangster Bugsy Calhoune (Michael Lerner) from muscling in on their operation. The film's now-notorious streak of misogyny reaches a Nirvana of sorts when Quick shoots pugnacious Harlem madam Vera (Della Reese) in the foot. The talented supporting players include Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello and Jasmine Guy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Production Crew

Norman Langley	Camera Operator
Phil Caplan	Camera Operator
Robi Reed	Casting
Woody Omens	Cinematographer
Mark Lipsky	Co-producer
Ralph S. Singleton	Co-producer
Robert D. Wachs	Co-producer
Herbie Hancock	Composer (Music Score)
Joe Tompkins	Costume Designer
Eddie Murphy	Director
Alan Balsam	Editor
George Bowers	Editor
Eddie Murphy	Executive Producer
Bernadine M. Anderson	Makeup
Lawrence G. Paull	Production Designer
Eddie Murphy	Screenwriter
Alan S. Kaye	Set Designer
George R. Nelson	Set Designer
Robert Maddy	Set Designer

Genre
Comedy Drama

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Danny Aiello	Phil Cantone
Redd Foxx	Bennie Wilson
Jasmine Guy	Dominique La Rue
Arsenio Hall	Crying Man
Michael Lerner	Bugsy Calhoune
Eddie Murphy	Quick
Della Reese	Vera
Stan Shaw	Jack Jenkins
Berlinda Tolbert	Annie
Richard Pryor	Sugar Ray

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