Uptown Saturday Night
Seen it?1974 | 104 min | Comedy, Crime, Action
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Family Plot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$12 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sidney Poitier
- Sidney PoitierSteve Jackson
- Bill CosbyWardell Franklin
- Harry BelafonteGeechie Dan Beauford
- Flip WilsonThe Reverend
- Richard PryorSharp Eye Washington
- Calvin LockhartSilky Slim
- Rosalind CashSarah Jackson
- Roscoe Lee BrowneCongressman Lincoln
- Paula KellyLeggy Peggy
- Lee ChamberlinMadame Zenobia