The Cotton Club
Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangsters collide.
Release Year
1984
Runtime
130 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Crime, Drama
Story Snapshot
Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangsters collide.
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The Cotton Club is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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