Harlem Nights is a 1989 American crime comedy film written, executive produced, and directed by Eddie Murphy. The film stars Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Redd Foxx in a story about a Harlem nightclub in the 1930s. The film also features Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese, and Murphy's brother Charlie Murphy.
The film received negative reviews from critics but was a box office success, grossing over $95 million worldwide. Despite the mixed reception, Harlem Nights has since gained a cult following and is considered a classic in the comedy genre.
The film follows the story of Sugar Ray (played by Murphy) and his adopted son Quick (played by Pryor) as they run a successful nightclub in Harlem. When a gangster named Bugsy Calhoune (played by Lerner) tries to take over their business, Sugar Ray and Quick must use their wit and street smarts to outsmart him and protect their livelihood.
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Harlem Nights
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Black Beauty
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Duke Ellington:
Writer
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Drop Me Off In Harlem
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The Gal From Joe's
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Heaven Help This Heart Of Mine
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It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
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Just One More Chance
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Arthur Johnston:
Performer
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Long Time No See
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Mama, Eu Quero
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Mood Indigo
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Oh Promise Me
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One O'clock Jump
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Allegro from Quartet in C Major K 157
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Sophisticated Lady
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Take My Heart
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Take The 'A' Train
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The Gal From Joe's
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Duke Ellington:
Performer
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It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
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Walter G. Samuels:
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One O'clock Jump
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Count Basie:
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Take The 'A' Train
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Billy Strayhorn:
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THE FILM SCORE: Main Title
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Herbie Hancock:
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Young Quick With Cigs
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Herbie Hancock:
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Snaggletooth Gambles
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Herbie Hancock:
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Vera's Entrance / Quick Fight Vera / Limo and Ambulance Leave
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Herbie Hancock:
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3M3
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Herbie Hancock:
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Cantone Leaves Ray's
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Herbie Hancock:
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Cutting Tommy's Throat / Taking the Bait
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Herbie Hancock:
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Quick Finds Dead Smalls / Quick Leaves Smalls' Apartment
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Herbie Hancock:
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Quick Leaves Calhoune's
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Herbie Hancock:
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Through the Glass Quickly
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Herbie Hancock:
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Quick Kills Arsenio
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Herbie Hancock:
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Dominique Seduces
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Quick to Bead, Quick to Rise
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Herbie Hancock:
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Dominique Nix
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Herbie Hancock:
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9M1
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Herbie Hancock:
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Calhoune's Threat / Ray Bails Out
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Herbie Hancock:
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Quick to Apologize
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Herbie Hancock:
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Exploding Pitty Pat's
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Black Beauty (D. Ellington, arr. H. Hancock)
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Making a Deposit
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Put Down Your Gun / Safe at Last / Vera Warns Calhoune / Vera Goes Away
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Ray's Not Home
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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BONUS TRACKS: It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (D. Ellington / I. Mills)
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Herbie Hancock:
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Sophisticated Lady (D. Ellington / I. Mills / M. Parish)
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Take the “A” Train (B. Strayhorn)
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Mood Indingo (D. Ellington / I. Mills / A. Bigard)
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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The Gal From Joe's (D. Ellington / I. Mills)
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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Mamãe, Eu Quero (J. Calazans / V. Paiva / A. Stillman / E. Torre Garcia)
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Herbie Hancock:
Performer
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