Tommy Gibbs is a young killer with prison savvy and underworld connections who uses his gun to get the power he craves. As the new kingpin of Harlem, Tommy's methods begin to repel those closest to him and he finds himself at the wrong end of the barrel. Sequel: HELL UP IN HARLEM.

A small time hood, maimed in adolescence by a brutal cop, takes control of Mafia territory in Harlem and becomes kingpin of a crime syndicate.

Released in the UK under the title "The Godfather of Harlem."

Color by DeLuxe.

Soundtrack album available on Polydor Records. Music edited for home video.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Single Layer
Letterbox - 1.78
Widescreen - 1.78
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English
Dolby Digital - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: Larry Cohen - Director
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer

Fred Williamson: Actor/Director/Producer
Art Lund: Actor/"Black Caesar"
Pam Grier: American Actress
Val Avery: American Character Actor
Julius W. Harris: 
Gloria Hendry: Actress/"Black Caesar"

Larry Cohen: Director/Screenwriter, IT'S ALIVE (1974), PHONE BOOTH (2001)