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Black Rose of Harlem

"A black jazz singer. A white gangster. They danced to the music of tommy guns."

A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.

Top Cast

  • Cynda Williams

    Cynda Williams

    Georgia

  • Nick Cassavetes

    Nick Cassavetes

    Johnny

  • Joe Viterelli

    Joe Viterelli

    Costanza

  • Lawrence Monoson

    Lawrence Monoson

    Joey

  • Richard Brooks

    Richard Brooks

    Yancey

  • Garrett Morris

    Garrett Morris

    Wisdom

  • Richard T. Jones

    Richard T. Jones

    Cateye

  • Maria Ford

    Maria Ford

    Alba

  • Marcus Aurelius

    Marcus Aurelius

    Newby

Overview

A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.

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