Uptight

Directed by Jules Dassin

PG

1968 1h 44mDrama, Thriller

7.380%81%6.6

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In this landmark collaboration between activist and actress Ruby Dee and director Jules Dassin, Black revolutionaries are betrayed by one of their own. Based on the 1935 classic "The Informer."

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Uptight Ratings & Reviews

Mister ArnMay 15, 2025
"Released in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, 'Up Tight!' gains profound significance from its historical backdrop. The film delves into the intricate themes of loyalty, activism, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of a fractured society."

Uptight Trivia

Uptight was released on December 28, 1968.

Uptight was directed by Jules Dassin.

Uptight has a runtime of 1 hr 44 min.

Uptight was produced by Jules Dassin.

The key characters in Uptight are Tank Williams (Julian Mayfield), B.G. (Raymond St. Jacques), Laurie (Ruby Dee).

Uptight is rated PG.

Uptight is a Drama, Thriller film.

Uptight has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.

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