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'''''Cotton Comes to Harlem''''' is a 1970 film directed by [[Ossie Davis]] and based on a novel of the same name by Chester Himes. Two NYPD detectives, Gravedigger Jones (Godfrey Cambridge) and Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) investigate the robbery of $87,000 of savings from poor Harlem families, stolen during a "Back to Africa" fundraising drive held by conman Reverend Deke O'Malley (Calvin Lockhart). Hidden in a bale of cotton, the money changes hands numerous times as the detectives, O'Malley and the gang of thieves that stole the money fight over it. ''Cotton Comes to Harlem'' is notable as one of the earliest [[Blaxploitation]] films and spawned a sequel, 1972's ''Come Back, Charleston Blue''. | '''''Cotton Comes to Harlem''''' is a 1970 film directed by [[Ossie Davis]] and based on a novel of the same name by Chester Himes. Two NYPD detectives, Gravedigger Jones ([[Godfrey Cambridge]]) and Coffin Ed Johnson ([[Raymond St. Jacques]]) investigate the robbery of $87,000 of savings from poor Harlem families, stolen during a "Back to Africa" fundraising drive held by conman Reverend Deke O'Malley (Calvin Lockhart). Hidden in a bale of cotton, the money changes hands numerous times as the detectives, O'Malley and the gang of thieves that stole the money fight over it. ''Cotton Comes to Harlem'' is notable as one of the earliest [[Blaxploitation]] films and spawned a sequel, 1972's ''Come Back, Charleston Blue''. | ||
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[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-Python-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coffin Ed Johnson fires the Colt Python during the robbery of the money.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-Python-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coffin Ed holds the Python during a car chase.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-Python-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Colt Python is fired at the fleeing robbers.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-Python-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coffin Ed holds the Python in the finale.]] | |||
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
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[[Image:NickelColtDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with nickel finish and pearl grips - .38 Special]] | [[Image:NickelColtDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with nickel finish and pearl grips - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-rev-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gravedigger hands Coffin Ed his Colt Detective Special.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-rev-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gravedigger holds the Colt Detective Special while questioning Deke O'Malley's wife Iris.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-rev-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gravedigger uses his revolver to shoot away a hippie's hat.]] | |||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
Coffin Ed uses a [[M1911A1]] pistol alongside his Colt Python during a shootout at Abe Goodman's junkyard, and later in the finale. | Coffin Ed uses a [[M1911A1]] pistol alongside his Colt Python during a shootout at Abe Goodman's junkyard, and later in the finale at the Apollo Theater. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-M1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coffin Ed holds the M1911A1 during the junkyard shootout.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-M1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gravedigger and Coffin Ed interrogate Iris.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson M&P== | ==Smith & Wesson M&P== | ||
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[[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-rev-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Calhoun threatens Iris.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-rev-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Calhoun holds the Smith & Wesson M&P.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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[[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gravedigger enters a safe room after using the sawn-off to shoot open the door.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gravedigger holds the shotgun in the finale.]] | |||
==Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun== | ==Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun== | ||
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[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Officers grab Winchester Model 1912 shotguns.]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sergeant Jerema holds a Winchester Model 1912.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[Image:Kp m45b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Swedish K / Carl Gustav M45 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Kp m45b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Swedish K / Carl Gustav M45 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-M45-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-M45-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-M45-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-M45-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==M1928 Thompson== | ==M1928 Thompson== | ||
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[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP, made famous through countless classic gangster movies.]] | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP, made famous through countless classic gangster movies.]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-M1928-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-M1928-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Carbine with original L style rear sights, and side-folding stock, often referred to as the 'Paratrooper' carbine - .30 Carbine.]] | [[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Carbine with original L style rear sights, and side-folding stock, often referred to as the 'Paratrooper' carbine - .30 Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[File:CCTH-Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Rifles== | ==Rifles== | ||
An assortment of rifles can be found in a saferoom under the pulpit at O'Malley's church. | An assortment of rifles can be found in a saferoom under the pulpit at O'Malley's church. | ||
[[File:CCTH-Rifles.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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[[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]] | [[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]] | ||
[[File:CCTH-Gasgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] |
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Cotton Comes to Harlem is a 1970 film directed by Ossie Davis and based on a novel of the same name by Chester Himes. Two NYPD detectives, Gravedigger Jones (Godfrey Cambridge) and Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) investigate the robbery of $87,000 of savings from poor Harlem families, stolen during a "Back to Africa" fundraising drive held by conman Reverend Deke O'Malley (Calvin Lockhart). Hidden in a bale of cotton, the money changes hands numerous times as the detectives, O'Malley and the gang of thieves that stole the money fight over it. Cotton Comes to Harlem is notable as one of the earliest Blaxploitation films and spawned a sequel, 1972's Come Back, Charleston Blue.
The following weapons were used in the film Cotton Comes to Harlem:
Handguns
Colt Python
Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) uses a nickel-plated Colt Python as his main weapon throughout the film.
Colt Detective Special
Gravedigger Jones (Godfrey Cambridge) uses a nickel-plated Colt Detective Special as his sidearm.
Colt M1911A1
Coffin Ed uses a M1911A1 pistol alongside his Colt Python during a shootout at Abe Goodman's junkyard, and later in the finale at the Apollo Theater.
Smith & Wesson M&P
Calhoun (J.D. Cannon) uses a Smith & Wesson M&P revolver to threaten O'Malley's wife Iris (Judy Pace).
Shotguns
Sawn-Off Double Barreled Shotgun
A sawn-off double barreled shotgun is used by Gravedigger during the finale.
Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun
NYPD officers including Sergeant Jerema (Dick Sabol) use Winchester Model 1912 riot guns while confronting protesters who want to free O'Malley from jail.
Submachine Guns
Carl Gustaf M/45
The thieves use Carl Gustaf M/45 submachine guns while stealing the money from O'Malley's rally, and later during the junkyard shootout.
M1928 Thompson
One of Deke O'Malley's henchmen wields a M1928 Thompson during the shootout at the scrapyard.
Rifles
M1A1 Carbine
M1A1 Carbines are used by the thieves during the robbery of O'Malley's rally. Calhoun later uses a M1A1 carbine during the shootout at the junkyard.
Rifles
An assortment of rifles can be found in a saferoom under the pulpit at O'Malley's church.
Other
Flare Gun
Gravedigger uses a flare gun during the junkyard shootout to alert Coffin Ed and to shoot one of O'Malley's men.
Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun
NYPD officers use the Federal Gas Riot Gun during a standoff with protesters outside the precinct.