Question 1

Which musician originally scored Hell Up in Harlem before being rejected?

Accepted Answer

James Brown was originally slated to do the music, but Larry Cohen rejected it. Motown artist Edwin Starr did the music instead.

Question 2

How did Fred Williamson's schedule affect the filming of Hell Up in Harlem?

Accepted Answer

Due to Williamson's other commitments, most of the film was made with a stand-in; Williamson only appeared in close-ups, which were filmed in LA.

Question 3

Why was Hell Up in Harlem filmed mostly on weekends?

Accepted Answer

Fred Williamson was filming That Man Bolt during the week, and director Larry Cohen was busy making It's Alive. So they filmed most of this movie on weekends.

Question 4

What did Larry Cohen admit about the film's preparation?

Accepted Answer

Larry Cohen now admits that the film was woefully underprepared. On the first day of shooting, the script hadn't been completed.

Question 5

Who plays the lead character Tommy Gibbs in Hell Up in Harlem?

Accepted Answer

Fred Williamson plays Tommy Gibbs.

Hell Up in Harlem

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