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Uptight is an updated remake of John Ford’s 1935 film, The Informer. Dublin becomes the Cleveland ghetto and the Irish Republicans are replaced by black revolutionary fighters. Days after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Tank Williams (Julian Mayfield) is an unemployed and itinerant steelworker who turns over his militant friend, Johnny (Max Julien) to the police for the $1,000 reward, resulting in an underground all-points bulletin to exact vengeance on the squealer. Legendary director, Jules Dassin’s unrelenting directorial pace is complemented by the driving score of Booker T. Jones. The stellar cast includes Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Frank Silvera.
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A classic
Jan 1 2013
By Bob
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Three things distinguish this film. First, it's a story that takes place shortly after MLK was assassinated, depends on that event for its setting, and it was released just 8 months later. It effectively paints a picture of a time and place. Second, it's a strong story about the relationship between the personal and the political. Finally, it has my favorite soundtrack of all time. I love what Booker T and the MGs did with this material.
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uptight is a gtreat buy
May 3 2013
By tye
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the movie is great. I have wanted this movie since the late 60s. young students of history should view this movie.
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EXCELLENT
April 11 2013
By zeak
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Movies like this and others need to be seen and others need to transferred to Dvd with HIGH quality.Colored..actors and actresses need more exsposure in drama also than in Todays comedy or male bashing movies such tyler perry movies......
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