Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Courtney M — 17 May 2007

THA REAL KINGS OF COMEDY: RICHARD PRYOR, REDD FOXX AND EDDIE MURPHY!!!

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Courtney M on 17 May 2007.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Abel D (318) on 13 Mar 2013

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