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Black Rose of Harlem (1996)

Black Rose of Harlem (1996)

Action Drama Crime

A black jazz singer. A white gangster. They danced to the music of tommy guns.

Release Date: 1996, March 1
Directors: Fred Gallo
Countries: United States of America
Cast: Richard Brooks, Tony Burton, Garrett Morris, Marcus Aurelius, Richard T. Jones, Joe Viterelli, Lawrence Monoson, Arthur Roberts, Maria Ford, Cynda Williams, Rodger Halston, Bob McFarland

Overview:

A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.