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Hell Up in Harlem

CastFred Williamson, Margaret Avery, Julius Harris, Gloria Hendry, D'Urville Martin
Year released1973
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Sequel to Black Caesar

District attorney James DiAngelo repeatedly smacks Helen Bradley-Washington’s face. (0:02)

DiAngelo: "Well we have nothing to worry about..." (0:06)

One of Gibbs’ henchmen tells Thomas “Papa” Gibbs, Sr., "... Tommy gonna be proud of you..." (0:18)

Papa answers Tommy, "... had a bad dream..." 
Tommy: ”... over 200 kilos of heroin...” (0:22)

Fight with traumatic head injuries (0:24)

Tommy kicks a woman’s head. (0:28)

Tommy tells DiAngelo, "... going after your... pushers..." (0:31)

Newspaper headline: "WAR ON PUSHERS: DRUG TRAFFIC SHUT DOWN" 
”Fifth Narcotics peddler murdered...” (0:34)

Reverend Rufus Fairchild: "... fight the dope..." (0:34)

Tommy tells Rufus, "... You always did have some smarts." 
”... sellin’ heroin to the kids?” 
”I’m not into drugs, Rufus... knocking out all the pushers...” (0:35)

Helen tells Tommy, "... I just wasn’t strong enough..." (0:38)

Sister Jennifer: "... your arrogance, Mr. Gibbs..." (0:40)

Tommy punches a policeman in the face. (0:48)

Tommy learns of Helen’s death. 
DiAngelo: ”You’re a loyal son, Tommy..." (0:49)

Papa tells Tommy, "I appreciate your confidence in me." (0:54)

Papa visits a grave in a cemetery. (0:56)

Fight between Papa and Zach with traumatic head injuries. (1:03)

Tommy tells Rufus, "... I got me some funerals to attend." (1:06)

Tommy strikes a man’s head with the butt of his rifle. 
Tommy strikes a man’s head with the barrel of his rifle. (1:13)

Tommy sticks a pen in the head of his assailant. (1:20)

Zach punches Tommy’s head. (1:23)

Tommy strikes a henchman’s head with his arm. (1:27)

Tommy punches DiAngelo in the head. (1:30)

Reference in Dolemite Is My Name

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