Godfather of Harlem

2019, Show

Inspired by actual persons and events, Godfather of Harlem reimagines the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Academy Award®- winner Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) – catching Malcolm’s political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart. Godfather of Harlem is a collision of the criminal underworld and the civil rights movement during one of the most tumultuous times in American history. While this story is inspired by actual events, certain characters, characterizations, incidents, locations and dialogue were fictionalized or invented for purposes of dramatization. With respect to such fictionalization or invention, any similarity to the name or to the actual character or history of any person, living or dead, or any product or entity or actual incident is entirely for dramatic purpose and not intended to reflect on an actual character, history, product or entity.

Country: United States

Cast:

Forest Whitaker,

Michael Raymond-James,

Erik LaRay Harvey,

Lucy Fry

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8.1

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Claus Schrøder

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Super god serie men en skam playpilot siger den er på disney+ uden den er der

3 years ago

Simon Kempf

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God serie, virkelig god handling og skuespil

2 years ago

Dean Nielsen

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Kanon velspillet og spændende serie 👌🏻

2 years ago

Murilo Martins

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Excelente série!! Uma das melhores que já assistir. Além de trazer a história do protagonista, ela foca também nas histórias secundárias, que aconteciam na época, na luta dos direitos cíveis dos EUA.

1 year ago

Hurricane Carter

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Fabulosa, uma serie que te prende.

1 year ago

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"Godfather of Harlem" takes viewers into the turbulent world of early 1960s Harlem, where crime and civil rights collide. The series reimagines the life of notorious gangster Bumpy Johnson, who struggles to reclaim his neighborhood from the grips of the Italian mafia after a decade in prison. As he navigates this chaotic landscape, Bumpy forges an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X, intertwining their fates amid social upheaval and violence. This gripping drama highlights themes of power, loyalty, and resilience during one of America's most transformative eras. "Godfather of Harlem" offers a compelling look at the intersection between organized crime and the fight for justice in a vibrant yet dangerous community.

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You can stream Godfather of Harlem on: Disney+

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