Cotton Comes to Harlem - VHS Used

Cotton Comes to Harlem (VHS, 1970) – MGM – Godfrey Cambridge & Redd Foxx – Blaxploitation Classic

A landmark of early blaxploitation cinema, Cotton Comes to Harlem is a fast-paced 1970 crime comedy directed by Ossie Davis and based on Chester Himes’ novel.

Godfrey Cambridge and Raymond St. Jacques star as Harlem detectives Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson, investigating a bizarre scheme involving a flamboyant preacher, a stolen shipment of money, and a mysterious bale of cotton. Redd Foxx also appears in the film, adding to its appeal for fans of classic Black cinema and ’70s exploitation.

With its Harlem setting, sharp humor, action, and memorable characters, the film is an important piece of 1970s American genre cinema and an excellent addition to vintage VHS collections.

Product Details

* Title: Cotton Comes to Harlem

* Format: VHS

* Original Release: 1970

* Studio: MGM

* Genre: Crime / Comedy / Action / Blaxploitation

* Director: Ossie Davis

* Starring: Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Redd Foxx, Judy Pace

* Based On: Chester Himes’ novel

* Condition: Used – See photos for condition.