Uptight
Uptight
Release: 1968-12-28·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.8
DramaThriller
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Marlukin
Cast
Juanita Mooreas Mama Wells
Dick Anthony Williamsas Corbin
Jesse Jacksonas Self (archive footage)
Ruby Deeas Laurie
Frank Silveraas Kyle
Roscoe Lee Browneas Clarence
Janet MacLachlanas Jeannie
Alan Oppenheimeras Unctuous Man in Arcade (uncredited)
Bill Walkeras Bartender (uncredited)
Robert DoQuias Street Speaker
Michael Baseleonas Teddy
Leon Bibbas Mr. Oakley (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Kyle's Associate (uncredited)
Leonard Jacksonas Mr. Oakley (uncredited)
Ji-Tu Cumbukaas Rick
Ketty Lesteras Alma
Isabel Cooley
William Elliottas Revolutionary (uncredited)
Raymond St. Jacquesas B.G.
Max Julienas Johnny Wells
John Wesleyas Larry
Lonny Stevensas (uncredited)
Julian Mayfieldas Tank Williams
Anthony Chisholmas (uncredited)
James McEachinas Mello
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