More Info. The Uptown Saturday Night remake is back in the works, but Will Smith and Denzel Washington will no longer star. List. Earn points. A man who returns to his hometown for a funeral may have a much larger purpose in life than those around him can see. A look at the Uptown Saturday Night behind-the-scenes crew and production team. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Watch Uptown Saturday Night movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. Oct 27, 2016 Ratings: +371 / 86 / -46 . A list by ChooseYrPoison [List155546] | | +48. See Full Cast + Crew for Uptown Saturday Night Features Load More Features Movie Reviews Presented by Rotten Tomatoes. Jan 21, 2018 #1. hellified Active Member. During their visit, however, the place is robbed and they are forced to hand over their wallets. Bill Cosby Cast. Uptown Saturday Night is a hilarious 1974 comedy that pairs Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby as ordinary working men trying to pose as criminal masterminds. His new love interest is the ... See full summary ». With Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson. Rated PG X. Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby team up in this hilarious misadventure as buddies Steve and Wardell, who head uptown to a swanky nightclub. Sidney Poitier ("Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "Sneakers") directs and stars with the legendary Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor and an all-star cast in this hilariously broad comedy about two pals who try … Instead, Kevin Hart has been recruited, and … AlexJordan Rudeness is … Flag this list: ChooseYrPoison > lists > Uptown Saturday Night . 1 of 2 people found this review helpful. Of the three, Let's Do It Again has been the most successful both critically and commercially. Site. Melville Tucker Producer. If you like the actors in the film, give it a try. Herring Editing. Was this review helpful to you? Boards. Enter your location to see which UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHTS returns with Salsa in the Park on Saturday, June 1 at Buttercup Park (6-9pm)! Historic Images Part Number: nop89653 In San Francisco, a high-priced call girl is murdered and the case is assigned to Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs. when you spend $25 on participating products. The 40-year-old comedian is poised to join forces with director Rick Famuyiwa to … Fandango FANALERT® Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Kevin Hart to Star in Superhero Comedy Night Wolf, ‘Uptown Saturday Night’ Remake Now in the Hands of ‘Dope’ Director Rick Famuyiwa. At Madame Zenobia's illegal nightclub, when Steve Jackson and Wardell Franklin get robbed of their wallets containing a winning lottery ticket, they set out to recover it. Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy. Tom Scott Music. Offers. In the 1970s Harlem, garbage collector Roop feels intimidated by the idea of dating Claudine who is a single mother of six on welfare. Written by That the movie works is largely because of … Unfortunately, thieves hit the club and steal Steve's wallet -- which happens to hold a winning lottery ticket. Come for the dancing and FREE instructional lessons, or simply sit back and enjoy the music. Steve's wallet turns out to have contained a winning lottery ticket, and together they must recover their stolen property. Use the HTML below. Poitier also directed this classic 1970s comedy, which co-stars Harry Belafonte as Godfather figure Geechie Dan Beauford and Richard Pryor. A black prison psychiatrist is assigned the distasteful task of helping a paranoid American Nazi charged with sedition. 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The film's director Malcolm D. Lee last directed Night School and Girls Trip . Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Search for "Uptown Saturday Night" on Amazon.com, Title: Pembroke J. Thanks x 6; LOL! Add the first question. Looking for movie tickets? Not a great movie, but its kinda fun. Showing as part of. LEARN MORE. Fred J. Koenekamp Cinematography. A project thats long been in turn around in Hollywood. In Apache territory, a supply Army column heads for the next fort, an ex-scout searches for the killer of his Indian wife, and a housewife abandons her husband in order to rejoin her Apache lover's tribe. Murray Chapman , This is another one of those unknown movies(maybe it was known when it came out) that I somehow came across. Dr. Matt Younger and his daughter arrive for a month-long visit to London for dirt-bike racing and unexpectedly, a new romance for the widowed Dr. Uptown Saturday Night was an action-comedy crime movie released in 1974, with Sidney Poitier directing and co-starring in it alongside Bill Cosby. Viennale. It is, however, not to be dismissed out-of-hand. Unfortunately, thieves hit … Awards & Festivals Show all . Steve's wallet turns out to have contained a winning lottery ticket, and together they must recover their stolen property. Steve Jackson and Wardell Franklin sneak out of their houses to visit Madame Zenobia's: a high-class but illegal nightclub. Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby team up in this hilarious misadventure as buddies Steve and Wardell, who head uptown to a swanky nightclub. Uptown Saturday Night Cast and Crew "They get funny when you mess with their money." movie theaters are playing Uptown Saturday Night near you. Cast + Crew; PG, 1 hr 44 min Comedy; Tell us where you are Looking for movie tickets? Unfortunately, thieves hit the club and steal Steve's wallet -- which happens to hold a winning lottery ticket. Every 4 Tickets = $5 For You. Though in fashion and patois Let's Do It Again is a candidate for the '70s time capsule, it does hold up better than most of its more militant blaxploitation brethren. Tired of the slave-like treatment of his team's owner, charismatic star Negro League pitcher Bingo Long takes to the road with his band of barnstormers through the small towns of the Midwest in the 1930's. SEE DETAILS. when you spend $25 on participating products. Here's my cast for the remake of the classic flick Uptown Saturday Night! Cast & Crew Show all . A web page featuring information about Uptown Saturday Night. BUY TICKETS, Get 2x the points pay with World Elite Mastercard®. Uptown Saturday Night This was the second film pairing of Poitier and Cosby following Uptown Saturday Night, and followed by A Piece of the Action (1977). Uptown Saturday Night is a delightful comedy directed by and starring Sidney Poitier.Steve Jackson (Sidney Poitier) is a factory worker.One evening, when boredom gets the best of him, Steve and his pal Wardell decide to go to an underground gambling club to have some fun.While they are there the place is held-up and Steve's wallet is stolen. Steve Jackson and Wardell Franklin sneak out of their houses to visit Madame Zenobia's: a high-class but illegal nightclub. Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby team up in this hilarious misadventure as buddies Steve and Wardell, who head uptown to a swanky nightclub. Buy tickets. x 1; Jan 21, 2018 #2. 256 35. Crime. Certificate: GP It was an enjoyable little movie, with a descent cast including: Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belfonte, and hilarious cameos from Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson. Get a $5 reward for a movie on us. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts. Two Atlanta men raise funds for their charity by rigging boxing matches in New Orleans, but their tricks attract the mob's attention. Not Yet Rated 1 hr 44 min Jul 26th, 1974 Comedy. Watch Exclusive 'If Not Now, When?' PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Younger. Joshua Burke is a retired detective who has enough evidence on the both of them to put them ... See full summary ». Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Press Photo Cast of "Uptown Saturday Night" - nop89653 This is an original press photo. TMDb Score. Uptown Saturday Night reboot cast!! Uptown Saturday Night (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. During their visit, however, the place is robbed and they are forced to hand over their wallets. Unfortunately, thieves hit the club and steal Steve’s wallet – which happens to hold a winning lottery ticket. SEE DETAILS, Buy tickets. Steve Jackson (Sidney Poitier) is a factory worker. Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby team up in this hilarious misadventure as buddies Steve and Wardell, who head uptown to a swanky nightclub. Discussion in 'Movie Alley' started by hellified, Jan 21, 2018. ENTER CITY, STATE OR ZIP CODE GO. Earn points. This FAQ is empty. Receive a $10 Reward. Uptown Saturday Night is a delightful comedy directed by and starring Sidney Poitier. Sidney Poitier is starring, alongside Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor and Calvin Lockhart. (1974). UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT is the first in a trilogy of successful buddy comedy flicks teaming up Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby. To celebrate the arrival of warmer weather, we are thrilled to host Afinca’o and the Dance Academy of Salsa for a special night of dancing and live music! 64. The Uptown Saturday Night stars re-team for an "outtasite" scam involving hypnosis, a hopeless beanpole boxer (Jimmie Good Times Walker), and two rival kingpins. Game person. Goldie returns from five years at the state pen and winds up King of the pimping game. The film is a visual treat, to be sure. Get a $5 reward for a movie on us. *** out of *****. Sidney Poitier. User. Uptown Saturday Night is a special movie, capable of striking that delicate balance between not funny and not interesting. 2011. The film's writer Mark Cullen last wrote Once Upon a Time in Venice and Cop Out . View production, box office, & company info. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. Poitier also directed this classic 1970s comedy, which co-stars Harry Belafonte as Godfather figure Geechie Dan Beauford and Richard Pryor. Video games. Dave Anderson and Manny Durrell are two high-class sneak thieves who have never been caught. Kevin Hart is set to star in a remake of Uptown Saturday Night. Film cast/crew. Uptown Saturday Night Directed by. Adventure, Certificate: GP Directed by Sidney Poitier. Calvin Lockhart and Lee Chamberlin also appeared in Uptown Saturday Night. Trouble comes in the form of two corrupt white cops and a crime lord who wants him to return to the small time. "Uptown Saturday Night" is a Comedy film directed by Sidney Poitier, released in the USA on June 16 of 1974 . A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West. Richard Pryor plays three roles: Leroy Jones, a poor orange-picker who gets laid off for accidentally joining the workers' union during one of their demonstrations; Leroy's father, whom ... 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