Julian Mayfield
as Tank Williams
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Uptight is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like Fawesome, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Amazon Video, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United States of America. However, you can watch Uptight for free on SuperFilmz, with ads.
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overview
What is Uptight about?
A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode. 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. It blends drama, thriller elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Jules Dassin. With a runtime of 1h 44m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of Uptight
The main cast includes Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques and Ruby Dee. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Jules Dassin, written by Ruby Dee and Jules Dassin, produced by Jules Dassin.
Raymond St. Jacques
as B.G.
Ruby Dee
as Laurie
Frank Silvera
as Kyle
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Clarence
Janet MacLachlan
as Jeannie
Max Julien
as Johnny Wells
Juanita Moore
as Mama Wells
Dick Anthony Williams
as Corbin
Michael Baseleon
as Teddy
John Wesley
as Larry
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Rick
Ketty Lester
as Alma
Robert DoQui
as Street Speaker
James McEachin
as Mello
Kirk Kirksey
as
L. Errol Jaye
as
Isabel Cooley
as
Alice Childress
as
Van Kirksey
as
David Moody
as
Mello Alexandria
as
Vernett Allen
as Ralph (uncredited)
Leon Bibb
as Mr. Oakley (uncredited)
Lovyss Bradley
as Society Woman at Arcade (uncredited)
Anthony Chisholm
as (uncredited)
William Elliott
as Revolutionary (uncredited)
Joel Fluellen
as Kyle's Associate (uncredited)
Leonard Jackson
as Mr. Oakley (uncredited)
Alan Oppenheimer
as Unctuous Man in Arcade (uncredited)
Lonny Stevens
as (uncredited)
Bill Walker
as Bartender (uncredited)
Marvin Walters
as Policeman (uncredited)
Jesse Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
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Uptight Keywords (18)
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