Cotton Comes to Harlem

(1970)Directed by Ossie Davis97 min · RAction, Comedy, Crime
Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.

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.

Godfrey Cambridgeas Gravedigger Jones
Raymond St. Jacquesas Coffin Ed Johnson
Calvin Lockhartas Rev. Deke O'Malley
Judy Paceas Iris
Redd Foxxas Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims
Emily Yancyas Mabel
John Andersonas Capt. Bryce
Lou Jacobias Goodman
Eugene Rocheas Lt. Anderson
J.D. Cannonas Calhoun
Mabel Robinsonas Billie
Dick Sabolas Jarema
Tommy Laneas "44"
Gilbert Lewisas Black Beret
Wally Tayloras Black Beret
Lawrence Cookas 1st Young Black Man