A Piece of the Action (1977) - film review

Crime / Comedy

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A Piece of the Action is an American crime film first released in 1977, directed by Sidney Poitier. The film stars Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, James Earl Jones, Denise Nicholas and Hope Clarke. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Sidney Poitier
Script: Charles Blackwell, Timothy March
Photo: Donald M. Morgan
Music: Curtis Mayfield
Cast: Sidney Poitier (Manny Durrell), Bill Cosby (Dave Anderson), James Earl Jones (Joshua Burke), Denise Nicholas (Lila French), Hope Clarke (Sarah Thomas), Tracy Reed (Nikki McLean), Titos Vandis (Bruno), Frances Foster (Bea Quitman), Jason Evers (Ty Shorter), Marc Lawrence (Louie), Ja’net DuBois (Nellie Bond), Larry Beecham (Percy ’Bubba’ Watkins), Thomas Benjamin (Anthony), Tamu Blackwell (Cheryl), Jack Brami (Jesus), Gammy Burdett (Emma McLean), Gloria Delaney (Secretary), Rudy Diaz (Stosh), Dianne Dixon (Denise Orville), Estelle Evans (Alberta Ballard), Kurt Grayson (Dirk), Eric Laneuville (Gerald), Edward Love (Willie Mangum), Bryan O’Dell (Roscoe), Cyril Poitier (Mr. Theodore), Sherri Poitier (Cookie), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara Hanley), Albert Reed (Randolph Ballard), Pat Renella (Nikos), Angus Scrimm (Monk), Karole Selmon (Sheila Moran), Essex Smith (Maintenance Man), Wonderful Smith (Daniel McLean), Ernest Thomas (John), Theoris Usher (Malcom Pomeroy), Steve Vignari (Cesar), Bill Walker (Clair Hurst), Candy Ward (Hedda Champion), James Wheaton (Voisin Waiter), Frances E. Williams (Naomi Chamberlain), Gammy Singer (Mrs. McLean), Charles Walker (Parking lot attendant)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 135 min

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