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Godfather of Harlem

  • TV Series
  • 2019– 2019–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
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Season 2 finds Bumpy Johnson battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous "French Connection" heroin pipeline in an ambitious plan that will pit him against not only the Italians and the law but also friends and family.
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A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
776
72
  • Creators
    • Chris Brancato
    • Paul Eckstein
  • Stars
    • Forest Whitaker
    • Nigel Thatch
    • Ilfenesh Hadera
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  • Creators
    • Chris Brancato
    • Paul Eckstein
  • Stars
    • Forest Whitaker
    • Nigel Thatch
    • Ilfenesh Hadera
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    • 171User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnsonas Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Nigel Thatch
    Nigel Thatch
    • Malcolm Xas Malcolm X
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Ilfenesh Hadera
    Ilfenesh Hadera
    • Mayme Johnsonas Mayme Johnson
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Lucy Fry
    Lucy Fry
    • Stella Giganteas Stella Gigante
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
    Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
    • Elise Johnsonas Elise Johnson
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Vincent 'Chin' Giganteas Vincent 'Chin' Gigante
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Erik LaRay Harvey
    Erik LaRay Harvey
    • Del Chanceas Del Chance
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Rafi Gavron
    Rafi Gavron
    • Ernie Nunzias Ernie Nunzi
    19 episodes19 eps • 2019–2021
    Elvis Nolasco
    Elvis Nolasco
    • Nat Pettigrewas Nat Pettigrew
    19 episodes19 eps • 2019–2021
    Demi Singleton
    Demi Singleton
    • Margaret Johnsonas Margaret Johnson
    19 episodes19 eps • 2019–2021
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Congressman Adam Clayton Powellas Congressman Adam Clayton Powell
    17 episodes17 eps • 2019–2021
    Markuann Smith
    Markuann Smith
    • Junie Byrdas Junie Byrd
    17 episodes17 eps • 2019–2021
    Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri
    • Joe Bonannoas Joe Bonanno
    13 episodes13 eps • 2019–2021
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Frank Costelloas Frank Costello
    13 episodes13 eps • 2019–2021
    Korey Jackson
    Korey Jackson
    • Livingston Wingateas Livingston Wingate
    11 episodes11 eps • 2019–2021
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    • Teddy Greeneas Teddy Greene
    10 episodes10 eps • 2019
    Kathrine Narducci
    Kathrine Narducci
    • Olympia Giganteas Olympia Gigante
    10 episodes10 eps • 2019–2021
    Dominic Fumusa
    Dominic Fumusa
    • Louis Giganteas Louis Gigante
    10 episodes10 eps • 2019–2021
    • Creators
      • Chris Brancato
      • Paul Eckstein
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    • Trivia
      This is (sort of) a prequel to American Gangster (2007) starring Denzel Washington. In that movie, Washington portrays Frank Lucas, who, in real life, ends up seizing control of the Harlem heroin market and all of Harlem from the 'retiring' Bumpy Johnson portrayed by Forest Whitaker in this series. However, in the 2007 movie 'American Gangster,' he was portrayed by Clarence Williams III who is best known for the role of Lincoln 'Linc' Hayes on The Mod Squad (1968).
    • Connections
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    User reviews171

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    8/10
    Very good series that could have been even better with music from that era
    It's a very entertaining series and overall I liked it a lot. Personally I'd say that the weakest point of the show was the music, so thanks god they didn't play much music.

    I'm a hip-hop fan but having hip-hop music on a series about a gangster from the 60's seems way too forced. I unerstand that they do it to make the series more appealing to young people, but I really would have preferred if they used jazz, soul or funk rather than Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, DMX, Westside Gunn (whose music I might enjoy listening but not when watching a series based on some events from the 60's)
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    • Aug 31, 2021

    FAQ4

    • Who plays the part of Guapo? I can't remember this actor's name and he's not listed in the cast credits. He has a minor part but has several speaking scenes in episodes 1 and 2.
    • What or who is a "duji"

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Хрещений батько Гарлему
    • Filming locations
      • Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • ABC Signature
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    • Runtime
      55 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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