
Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
Release: 1984-12-14·Runtime: 127m·★ 6.5
KrimiDrama
In den „Roaring Twenties“ ist der „Cotton Club“ in Harlem einer der gefragtesten, aber auch skandalträchtigsten Jazz-Clubs New Yorks. Aber nicht nur der Rhythmus, sondern auch Prohibition und Wirtschaftskrise erhitzen die Gemüter. Gangster, Musiker, Polizei - die einen besuchen den Club, andere wiederum möchten ihn am liebsten schließen. Nachdem der Jazztrompeter Dixie Dwyer einem der großen Mafiabosse Dutch Schultz das Leben rettete, wird er von diesem nun protegiert. Schultz verschafft ihm einen Job als Bodyguard für sein Gangsterliebchen Vera. Doch Dixie verliebt sich in sie, und damit fangen seine Probleme erst richtig an.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Totally Independent
PSO
American Zoetrope
Robert Evans Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Lonette McKeeas Lila Rose Oliver
Allen Garfieldas Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman
Larry Marshallas Cab Calloway
Bruce MacVittieas Vince Hood
James Russoas Vince Hood
Naylon Mitchellas Busboy (uncredited)
Kirk Tayloras Cotton Club Waiter (uncredited)
Ron Karabatsosas Mike Best
Glenn Withrowas Ed Popke
Giancarlo Espositoas Bumpy Hood
Laurence Fishburneas Bumpy Rhodes
Tom Waitsas Irving Stark
Rosalind Harrisas Fanny Brice
Ray Negronas Waiter (uncredited)
Julian Beckas Sol Weinstein
Gregory Hinesas Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
Mario Van Peeblesas Dancer
Brian Tarantinaas Vince Hood
Damien Leakeas Bub Jewett
Bob Hoskinsas Owney Madden
John P. Ryanas Joe Flynn
Suzanne Kaarenas The Duchess of Park Avenue (uncredited)
Rick Washburnas Hitman (uncredited)
Leonard Termoas Danny
Randle Mellas Policeman #2
Mark Margolisas Charlie Workman (uncredited)
Diane Laneas Vera Cicero
Nicolas Cageas Vincent Dwyer
Tracey Rossas Dancer
Jennifer Greyas Patsy Dwyer
Anton Evangelistaas Ownie Hood (uncredited)
James Remaras Dutch Schultz
Fred Gwynneas Frenchy Demange
Diane Venoraas Gloria Swanson
Kimberly Dorseyas Joan Blondell (uncredited)
Novella Nelsonas Madame St. Clair
Wynonna Smithas Winnie Williams
Joe Dallesandroas Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Marc Coppolaas Ted Husing
Vincent Jerman-Jerosaas James Cagney
Valarie Pettifordas Dancer
Thelma Carpenteras Norma Williams
Robert Earl Jonesas Stage Door Joe
Woody Strodeas Holmes
Sandra Beallas Myrtle Fay
Linda Gillenas voice (uncredited)
Lisa Jane Perskyas Frances Flegenheimer
Sofia Coppolaas Child in Street
Rony Clantonas Caspar Holstein
Paul Hermanas Policeman #1
Jackée Harryas Dancer
Nicholas J. Giangiulioas Screen Test Thug (uncredited)
Dayton Allenas Solly
Kim Chanas Ling
Bill Cobbsas Big Joe Ison
Tucker Smallwoodas Kid Griffin
Richard Gereas Richard 'Dixie' Dwyer
Gwen Verdonas Tish Dwyer
Ed O'Rossas MonkCrew
" />Mario PuzoStory
" />Robert EvansProducer
" />David ChapmanArt Direction
" />Judianna MakovskyAssistant Costume Designer
" />Francis Ford CoppolaScreenplay, Director, Producer, Story
" />Robert Q. LovettEditor
" />Milena CanoneroCostume Design
" />Stephen GoldblattDirector of Photography
" />John BarryOriginal Music Composer
" />Henry J. BronchteinSecond Assistant Director
" />Louis D'EspositoSecond Assistant Director
" />Michael HaleyOther