Uptight

Uptight

A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.

6.6 /10 15 votes
December 28, 1968 1h 44m Released

Storyline

Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.

Key Information

Director Jules Dassin
Writers Jules Dassin, Ruby Dee
Studio Marlukin
Rating 6.6/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Julian Mayfield

Julian Mayfield

Tank Williams

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

B.G.

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Laurie

Frank Silvera

Frank Silvera

Kyle

Roscoe Lee Browne

Roscoe Lee Browne

Clarence

Janet MacLachlan

Janet MacLachlan

Jeannie

Max Julien

Max Julien

Johnny Wells

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Mama Wells

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

Corbin

Michael Baseleon

Michael Baseleon

Teddy

John Wesley

John Wesley

Larry

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Rick

Frequently Asked Questions

Uptight was released on December 28, 1968.

The runtime of Uptight is 1h 44m.

Uptight is a Drama, Thriller movie.

Uptight has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Uptight is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Uptight was directed by Jules Dassin.

The main cast of Uptight includes Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee.

Uptight is originally in English.