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Harlem Aria

Play trailer Poster for Harlem Aria R,  1999,  1h 40m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A hustler (Damon Wayans) plans to exploit a slow-witted tenor (Gabriel Casseus) and the classically trained pianist (Christian Camargo) he found playing in a park.

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Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Mar 5, 2010
2/5
Missing no stops on the road from cloying to annoying, Harlem Aria has waited more than 10 years for domestic release. Maybe its destiny has been written. Go to Full Review
V.A. Musetto New York Post Mar 5, 2010
1/4
Harlem Aria has been gathering dust since it screened at the Toronto Film Festival in 1999. Why it is now getting a release is something Congress should look into. Go to Full Review
Robert Koehler Variety Mar 3, 2010
Despite pro handling on both sides of he camera, the storytelling and filmmaking ring false, especially, in the characterizations. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Mar 7, 2010
3.75/10
A contrived, lazy drama that's increasingly asinine, unrealistic, awkward and over-the-top. Go to Full Review
Maria Garcia Film Journal International Mar 5, 2010
Entertaining debut film about a Harlem laundry worker who dreams of becoming a famous tenor. Go to Full Review
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Harry W May 22, 2018 Simply love this movie.
Luke R Jan 27, 2017 Harlem Aria fait partie de ces comédies dramatiques qui parvient à faire sourire quasiment constamment malgré que le fond du film soit totalement désespérant. Le film de William Jennings conte l'histoire d'un simple d'esprit wannabe chanteur d'opéra voulant partir en Italie et vivant dans les rues de New York. Un trio (Gabriel Casseus, Christian Camargo & Damon Wayans) se crée et c'est là que le film s'en sort le mieux. Il est en revanche par moments très maladroit, surtout au bout de trois quarts d'heure, quand il faut que l'histoire avance et sur sa résolution, franchement trop rapide. Cependant, Harlem Aria reste une jolie surprise. See more
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William Jennings

Director

Damon Wayans

Wes

Gabriel Casseus

Anton

Christian Camargo

Matthew

Malik Yoba

Luke

Paul Sorvino

Fabiano Grazzi

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Movie Info

Synopsis A hustler (Damon Wayans) plans to exploit a slow-witted tenor (Gabriel Casseus) and the classically trained pianist (Christian Camargo) he found playing in a park.
Director
William Jennings
Producer
Deeppak Nayer, Philip von Alvensleben
Screenwriter
William Jennings
Production Co
In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions, Kintop Pictures, Bent Nail Productions, Alive Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 7, 2011
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround
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