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Up Tight! (1968)

Director: Jules Dassin

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Expatriate director Dassin turned his dream of remaking The Informer with an all-black cast into this remarkably tough riot drama, shot on location in inner-city Cleveland.

Author: 2009-03-26 23:34:30

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Director: Jules Dassin

Cast: Raymond St Jacques, Ruby Dee, Julian Mayfield, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne full cast

Duration: 104 mins


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