Black Rose of Harlem

Black Rose of Harlem

87 mins | Drama, Crime, Action | March 1, 1996

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.

Black Rose of Harlem

87 mins | Drama, Crime, Action | March 1, 1996

Black Rose of Harlem
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.
IMDb rating 5.5
Producers
Original title Black Rose of Harlem
Directors Fred Gallo
Writers Charles Philip Moore

Cast

Cynda Williams

as Georgia

Nick Cassavetes

as Johnny

Joe Viterelli

as Costanza

Richard Brooks

as Yancey

Garrett Morris

as Wisdom

Richard T. Jones

as Cateye

Maria Ford

as Alba

Marcus Aurelius

as Newby

Tony Burton

as Turner

Emile B. Levisetti

as Walter

Rodger Halston

as Gianni

Arthur Roberts

as Mills

Bob McFarland

as Hulk