Black Rose of Harlem (1996)
A black jazz singer. A white gangster. They danced to the music of tommy guns.
87 min
A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.
- Release date
- March 1, 1996
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- David Wurst, Eric Wurst
Cast
- Cynda Williams as Georgia
- Nick Cassavetes as Johnny
- Joe Viterelli as Costanza
- Lawrence Monoson as Joey
- Richard Brooks as Yancey
- Garrett Morris as Wisdom
- Richard T. Jones as Cateye
- Tony Burton as Turner
- Maria Ford as Alba
- Marcus Aurelius as Newby
Crew
- Fred Gallo · Director
- Frances Doel · Writer
- Charles Philip Moore · Writer
- Mike Elliott · Producer
- David Wurst · Composer
- Eric Wurst · Composer
- John B. Aronson · Cinematographer
- Mark Vicente · Cinematographer
- Brian Katkin · Editor
- Jan Glaser · Casting director
- Nava · Production designer