Uptight

Uptight (1968) is a drama, thriller film directed by Jules Dassin rated 6.8/10.

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.

Cast

Julian Mayfield

Tank Williams

Raymond St. Jacques

B.G.

Ruby Dee

Laurie

Frank Silvera

Kyle

Roscoe Lee Browne

Clarence

Janet MacLachlan

Jeannie

Max Julien

Johnny Wells

Juanita Moore

Mama Wells

Dick Anthony Williams

Corbin

Michael Baseleon

Teddy

John Wesley

Larry

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Rick