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Uptight

Uptight

A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.

19686.61h 44m

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.

Directed by Jules Dassin
Written by Ruby Dee, Liam O'Flaherty, Jules Dassin
Produced by Jules Dassin
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Top Cast

Julian Mayfield

Julian Mayfield

Tank Williams

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

B.G.

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Laurie

Frank Silvera

Frank Silvera

Kyle

Roscoe Lee Browne

Roscoe Lee Browne

Clarence

Janet MacLachlan

Janet MacLachlan

Jeannie

Max Julien

Max Julien

Johnny Wells

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Mama Wells

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

Corbin

Michael Baseleon

Michael Baseleon

Teddy

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookbetrayalblaxploitation cinemarewardmodern day adaptationblack militantbetrayal by friendrevenge killing1960sdeath of best frienddrunkardmonetary rewardpolice informantcivil rights movementblack powercleveland, ohiomartin luther king assassinationafrican american community

About Uptight

Uptight is a drama, thriller film released in 1968 exploring themes of based on novel or book, betrayal, blaxploitation cinema, reward, modern day adaptation, black militant. Directed by Jules Dassin, it stars Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee. Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.

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