Uptight
1968 · 1h 44m · Drama, Thriller · United States of America
A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Directed by
Jules DassinBased on the novel by
Liam O'Flaherty6.2Smart score
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1960safrican american communitybased on novel or bookbetrayalbetrayal by friendblack militantblack powerblaxploitation cinemacivil rights movementcleveland, ohiodeath of best frienddrunkardmartin luther king assassinationmodern day adaptationmonetary rewardpolice informantrevenge killingreward
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