Harlem Nights overview
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 supporting players include Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello and Jasmine Guy. by Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Movie Details:
- Director: Eddie Murphy
- Studio: Eddie Murphy Productions, Paramount
- Year: 1989
- Run Time: 118 minutes
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- MPAA Rating: R
- Category: Feature
- Genre/Type: Comedy Drama
- Filmed in: Color
- Release: 1989 11 17 (USA)



