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The Cool World (1964)

Movie ★ 5.5 105 min

Drama Crime

A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.

Shirley Clarke Director Shirley Clarke Writer Carl Lee Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 20, 1964
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0056952
Language
Studio
Wiseman Film Productions

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Cast

Rony Clanton Rony Clanton Duke Carl Lee Priest Yolanda Rodríguez Luanne Clarence Williams III Clarence Williams III Blood Gary Bolling Gary Bolling Littleman Bostic Felton Rod Joe Oliver Angel Gloria Foster Gloria Foster Duke's Mom Ted Butler Mom's lover Marilyn Cox Prostitute Richard Ward Richard Ward Street speaker Evadney Canegata Antonio Fargas Antonio Fargas (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cool World about?
A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.
Who directed The Cool World?
The Cool World was directed by Shirley Clarke.
Who stars in The Cool World?
The Cool World stars Rony Clanton, Carl Lee, Yolanda Rodríguez, Clarence Williams III.
When was The Cool World released?
The Cool World is a 1964 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch The Cool World?
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