The Cool World
1964, English. Directed by Shirley Clarke.
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A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 20 April 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee
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What The Cool World is based on
The Cool World is adapted from a novel.
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The Cool World runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Cool World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 April 1964. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cool World?
If you liked The Cool World, try Shaft, The Hate U Give, Freedom Writers.
Who directed The Cool World?
The Cool World (1964) was directed by Shirley Clarke and stars Rony Clanton, Carl Lee, Yolanda Rodríguez.
What is The Cool World based on?
The Cool World is adapted from a novel.