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Blaxploitation Cinema
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The $300,000 stolen would equate to over $2M in 2021.
Although known primarily as a "blaxploitation" film, it holds many Neo Noir elements including police procedural (including Anthony Quinn as a slightly crooked cop with a good heart); poor sympathetic criminals stealing from unsympathetic rich criminals; and different factions of the mob and/or gangs.
This was the first film shot with the Arriflex 35 BL camera. This camera was revolutionary at the time, being smaller and very lightweight for a 35 mm sound camera. In addition, it was much quieter than any previous camera, allowing sound filming in tight locations and eliminating the need for post-production dubbing.
110th Street in Manhattan is the southern boundary of Harlem and the northern boundary of Central Park. It is known as Central Park North along the northern edge of the park.
According to a contemporary article in the Los Angeles Times, John Wayne, Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas turned down the role of Capt. Frank Mattelli, leading Anthony Quinn--the film's executive producer--to star in the part himself.
"Lt. Pope: What else brings whites to Harlem but business?"
"Henry J. Jackson: Mm! Shazam! GodDAMN!"
