Movie

Cotton Comes to Harlem

“Introducing COFFIN ED and GRAVEDIGGER. Two detectives only a mother could love.”

★ 6.2(65)19701h 37m

Cotton Comes to Harlem is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ossie Davis
Release date: 1970-05-27
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Budget: $1,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Formosa Productions
Part of: Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection

Cotton Comes to Harlem — trailer

About Cotton Comes to Harlem

Cotton Comes to Harlem is a 1970 movie in the Action, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Ossie Davis, starring Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques and Calvin Lockhart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cotton Comes to Harlem in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Godfrey Cambridge

Gravedigger Jones

Raymond St. Jacques

Coffin Ed Johnson

Calvin Lockhart

Rev. Deke O'Malley

Judy Pace

Iris

Redd Foxx

Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims

Emily Yancy

Mabel

John Anderson

Capt. Bryce

Lou Jacobi

Goodman

Eugene Roche

Lt. Anderson

J.D. Cannon

Calhoun

Mabel Robinson

Billie

Dick Sabol

Jarema

Themes & keywords

blaxploitation cinema

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem in France?+

In France, you can stream Cotton Comes to Harlem on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem on Netflix?+

Cotton Comes to Harlem is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Cotton Comes to Harlem?+

Cotton Comes to Harlem has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Cotton Comes to Harlem?+

Cotton Comes to Harlem stars Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace and Redd Foxx.

When did Cotton Comes to Harlem come out?+

Cotton Comes to Harlem is a 1970 movie directed by Ossie Davis.

What genre is Cotton Comes to Harlem?+

Cotton Comes to Harlem is Action, Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Cotton Comes to Harlem?+

Cotton Comes to Harlem was directed by Ossie Davis.