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Cotton Comes to Harlem

6.219701h 37mRMovieActionComedyCrime

Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed…

DirectorOssie Davis
WritersArnold Perl·Ossie Davis
ProducerSamuel Goldwyn Jr.

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Cast · Directed by Ossie Davis

GCGodfrey Cambridge
Godfrey Cambridge
Gravedigger Jones
RJRaymond St. Jacques
Raymond St. Jacques
Coffin Ed Johnson
CLCalvin Lockhart
Calvin Lockhart
Rev. Deke O'Malley
JPJudy Pace
Judy Pace
Iris
RFRedd Foxx
Redd Foxx
Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims
EYEmily Yancy
Emily Yancy
Mabel
JAJohn Anderson
John Anderson
Capt. Bryce
LJLou Jacobi
Lou Jacobi
Goodman
EREugene Roche
Eugene Roche
Lt. Anderson
JCJ.D. Cannon
J.D. Cannon
Calhoun
MR
Mabel Robinson
Billie
DS
Dick Sabol
Jarema

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Cotton Comes to Harlem — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem is streaming on ScreenPix, ScreenPix Amazon Channel and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem on Netflix?

No, Cotton Comes to Harlem is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel.

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem on Amazon Prime Video?

Cotton Comes to Harlem isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Cotton Comes to Harlem for free?

Cotton Comes to Harlem is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Yes — Cotton Comes to Harlem is followed by Come Back, Charleston Blue (1972) in the Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection.

Is there a prequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem?

Cotton Comes to Harlem is the first film in the Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection.

Is Cotton Comes to Harlem part of a trilogy?

No — Cotton Comes to Harlem is part of the Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection?

There are 2 films in the Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection: Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) and Come Back, Charleston Blue (1972).