Harlem Nights is a 1989 American crime comedy-drama film written, executive produced, and directed by Eddie Murphy. Murphy co-stars with Richard Pryor as a team running a nightclub in late-1930s Harlem while contending with gangsters and corrupt police officials. The film also features Michael Lerner, Danny Aiello, Redd Foxx, Della Reese, and Murphy's brother Charlie. The film was released on November 17, 1989 by Paramount Pictures. Harlem Nights remains Murphy's only directorial effort. He had always wanted to direct and star in a period piece, as well as work with Pryor, whom he considered his greatest influence in stand-up comedy. Reviews of the film were generally negative, criticizing the film's slow pacing and relative lack of comedy. Nonetheless, the film was a financial success, grossing $95 million against a $30 million budget. It has since been regarded as a cult classic.
| Director | Eddie Murphy |
| Produced by | Mark Lipsky, Robert D. Wachs |
| Writer(s) | Eddie Murphy |
| Starring | Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor |
| Music | Herbie Hancock |
| Cinematography | Woody Omens |
| Edited by | Alan Balsam, George Bowers |
| Production, company | Eddie Murphy Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | November 17, 1989 |
| Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million |
| Box office | $95 million |
| Netflix ID | 60010423 |
About Harlem Nights
Crime comedy set in 1930s New York City and set around an illegal gambling house owner and his associates that deal with competition, gangsters and corrupt cops.
Achievement of Harlem Nights
The film was written and directed by Eddie Murphy who also starred in the movie. It was an Academy Award nominee for Best Costume Design.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Harlem Nights
Films about African-American organized crime.. Films set in Harlem.. Films about organized crime in the United States.. American heist films.. Films set in the 1910s.. Films set in the 1930s.
Latest information about Harlem Nights updated on July 28 2021.
