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
Ruby Deeas Laurie
Max Julienas Johnny Wells
Juanita Mooreas Mama Wells
Ji-Tu Cumbukaas Rick
Leonard Jacksonas Mr. Oakley (uncredited)
Lonny Stevensas (uncredited)
Jesse Jacksonas Self (archive footage)
Dick Anthony Williamsas Corbin
Joel Fluellenas Kyle's Associate (uncredited)
James McEachinas Mello
Isabel Cooley
Janet MacLachlanas Jeannie
Anthony Chisholmas (uncredited)
Alan Oppenheimeras Unctuous Man in Arcade (uncredited)
Leon Bibbas Mr. Oakley (uncredited)
Raymond St. Jacquesas B.G.
Roscoe Lee Browneas Clarence
Michael Baseleonas Teddy
Robert DoQuias Street Speaker
Bill Walkeras Bartender (uncredited)
Julian Mayfieldas Tank Williams
John Wesleyas Larry
William Elliottas Revolutionary (uncredited)
Frank Silveraas Kyle
Ketty Lesteras Alma
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