The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
Unsuccessful gambler 'Dollar Bill' Burton lives in a crummy New York basement room with old friend Bob and a new roommate, friendly blues singer 'Alabama' Lee. But, tired of being broke, Dollar Bill gets more steady employment...doing illegal errands for gangster Bad Boy George. The now prosperous Bill ignores pretty, adoring Etta and takes up with sultry singer Regina. Will Bill's way of life catch up with him? Will his upright friends be more successful in the end?
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Powell LindsayDirector
- Powell LindsayWriter
Cast
- William GreavesIsaiah 'Alabama' Lee
- Jimmy Wright'Dollar Bill' Burton
- Billie AllenEtta Mason
- Savannah ChurchillRegina
- Emory RichardsonBob Roberts
- Louise JacksonMrs. Sands
- Powell LindsayBad Boy George
- Charlie Mac RaeMac
- Jessie WalkerCool Breeze
Stills
Themes
new york cityblack american