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Godfather of Harlem
IMDb 8.1201910 episodes
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- S1 E1 - By Whatever Means NecessarySeptember 28, 201960minAfter returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent "Chin" Gigante (Vincent D'Onofrio). In order to thwart the Italian's dope trade, Bumpy forms an alliance with Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch).Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E2 - The Nitty GrittyOctober 5, 201955minRealizing a consistent source of heroin is vital to reclaim Harlem, Bumpy engages in a fevered search to find a dope supply independent of the Italians. Chin engages the services of crooked cops in a plot to arrest Bumpy and send him back to jail. Meanwhile, Mayme worries the effect Bumpy's rescue of his daughter Elise from the streets will have on their family.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E3 - Our Day Will ComeOctober 12, 201955minBumpy unexpectedly finds himself at Elise's side. When her shoplifting arrest and subsequent abuse is the catalyst for a protest where conflicting interests cause tensions to rise. Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. have their own agendas for the protest. Meanwhile, Chin and the Italian mob want the protest to end because it's happening at a building they own.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E4 - I am the GreatestOctober 18, 201949minCassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harlem Youth organization, but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay. Meanwhile, Chin engages in a turf war for Harlem with Bonnano and a buried secret fueling their feud is revealed.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E5 - It's All In The GameOctober 25, 201951minTo break Bumpy's bank, Chin fixes a bet. As a result, Bumpy owes the winners more than he can cover.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E6 - Il Canto De MalavitaNovember 2, 201954minTo cover his debt, Bumpy is tasked with killing a witness testifying against the Genovese family.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E7 - Masters of WarNovember 9, 201955minBumpy incites war between the Genovese and Bonanno families. Meanwhile, Margaret goes missing.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E8 - How I Got OverSeptember 28, 201954minOn the day of the March on Washington, Chin and Bonnano are at war in Harlem. Meanwhile, Mayme asks Bumpy to create a will. As a result, Bumpy finds out he and Mayme never formally adopted Margaret, so he asks Elise for her permission. Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. go to D.C. for the March on Washington. Stella considers breaking up with Teddy for his own good.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E9 - Rent Strike BluesNovember 23, 201954minDue to slum conditions in Harlem, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. leads a rent strike.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
- S1 E10 - Chickens Come Home to RoostNovember 30, 20191hIn the Season One Finale, Bumpy blackmails the mob to secure the safety of his family and himself.Subscribe to MGM+ for $6.99/month
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- English Dialogue Boost: Medium English English Dialogue Boost: High
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- John Ridley
- Starring
- Forest WhitakerLucy Fry
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- Originals
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