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The Cotton Club
1984 130 min United States of America R 16+
★7.2
Crime, Drama
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
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Description
Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangsters collide.
Budget:
$58M
US Gross:
$25.93M
Worldwide:
$25.93M
Starring
Richard Gere
Actor
Gregory Hines
Actor
Diane Lane
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 1986
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1985
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 1985
— Best Director
Golden Globe 1985
— Best Picture (Drama)
BAFTA 1986
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 1986
— Best Sound
Razzie Awards 1985
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
The Cotton Club is widely recognized as a visually and aurally stunning period piece that masterfully captures the atmosphere of 1930s Harlem. While critics and audiences frequently praise its technical craft and performances, the film is often viewed as narratively overstuffed or disjointed, leading to mixed reactions regarding its storytelling quality.
| Production | The meticulous production design, costumes, and overall atmosphere provide an authentic and immersive recreation of the 1930s jazz age. | |
| Score | The musical score and integrated performance numbers are highlighted as the film's standout, high-quality technical elements. | |
| Acting | The large ensemble cast, featuring Richard Gere, Diane Lane, and James Remar, delivers strong and vivid character performances. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay is often criticized for being overstuffed with too many characters and suffering from narrative inconsistencies. | |
| Pacing | Reactions to the narrative structure are divided: some find the blend of jazz and gangster tropes engaging, while others find the pacing and plot focus disjointed or boring. |