Movie

The Cool World

“HOOKER! FUZZ! JUNK! RUMBLE! These are words that mean big trouble in...”

★ 5.5(22)19641h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Shirley Clarke
Release date: 1964-04-20
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Wiseman Film Productions

About The Cool World

The Cool World is a 1964 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Shirley Clarke, starring Rony Clanton, Carl Lee and Yolanda Rodríguez. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cool World in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.

Cast

Rony Clanton

Duke

Carl Lee

Priest

Yolanda Rodríguez

Luanne

Clarence Williams III

Blood

Gary Bolling

Littleman

Bostic Felton

Rod

Joe Oliver

Angel

Gloria Foster

Duke's Mom

Ted Butler

Mom's lover

Marilyn Cox

Prostitute

Richard Ward

Street speaker

Evadney Canegata

Themes & keywords

jazzgangracismwoman directorharlem, new york city

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cool World in Mexico?+

The Cool World is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cool World on Netflix?+

The Cool World is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Cool World?+

The Cool World has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Cool World?+

The Cool World stars Rony Clanton, Carl Lee, Yolanda Rodríguez, Clarence Williams III and Gary Bolling.

When did The Cool World come out?+

The Cool World is a 1964 movie directed by Shirley Clarke.

What genre is The Cool World?+

The Cool World is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Cool World?+

The Cool World was directed by Shirley Clarke.