Godfather of Harlem The French Connection (Season 2, Episode 1)
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TV Episode | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Godfather of Harlem

The French Connection (Season 2, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 53 min | Crime, Drama

After 3 months of hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head; by forging new alliances with European Suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back to Harlem.

Showrunner

Chris Brancato

Director

Joe Chappelle

Writers

Chris Brancato (created by) (written by) | Paul Eckstein (created by) | Moise Verneau (story editor)

Producers

Resheida Brady | Chris Brancato | Zach Calig | Michael Maccarone | Ray Quinlan (as Raymond Quinlan)

Composer

Mark Isham

Cinematographer

Jack Donnelly

Editor

Andrew Mondshein

Casting Directors

Victoria Thomas | Meredith Tucker

Production Designer

Patrick Howe

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 18, 2021

Release date

Apr 18, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 31 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
26 cast members

Name	Known for
Forest Whitaker Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson See fewer	The Last King of Scotland (2006)
Nigel Thatch Malcolm X (as Nigél Thatch) Malcolm X (as Nigél Thatch) See fewer	Godfather of Harlem (2019)
Ilfenesh Hadera Mayme Johnson Mayme Johnson See fewer	Baywatch (2017)
Lucy Fry Stella Gigante Stella Gigante See fewer	Bright (I) (2017)
Rafi Gavron Ernie Nunzi Ernie Nunzi See fewer	A Star Is Born (2018)
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy Elise Johnson Elise Johnson See fewer	Passing (I) (2021)
Erik LaRay Harvey Del Chance Del Chance See fewer	Luke Cage (2016)
Demi Singleton Margaret Johnson Margaret Johnson See fewer	King Richard (2021)
Vincent D'Onofrio Vincent 'Chin' Gigante Vincent 'Chin' Gigante See fewer	Men in Black (1997)
Chazz Palminteri Joe Bonanno Joe Bonanno See fewer	The Usual Suspects (1995)
Paul Sorvino Frank Costello Frank Costello See fewer	The Rocketeer (1991)
Elvis Nolasco Nat Pettigrew Nat Pettigrew See fewer	American Crime (2015)
Kathrine Narducci Olympia Gigante Olympia Gigante See fewer	Euphoria (2019)
Dominic Fumusa Louis Gigante Louis Gigante See fewer	13 Hours (2016)
Method Man Sam Christian (as Cliff 'Method Man' Smith) Sam Christian (as Cliff 'Method Man' Smith) See fewer	How High (2001)
Ronald Guttman Jean Jehan Jean Jehan See fewer	The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Isaach De Bankolé Monsieur 98 Monsieur 98 See fewer	Casino Royale (2006)
Korey Jackson Livingston Wingate Livingston Wingate See fewer	The Fisherman (II) (2024)
Grace Porter Betty Shabazz Betty Shabazz See fewer	Spoiler Alert (II) (2022)
Patricia R. Floyd Esther James Esther James See fewer	Law & Order (1990)
Leopold Manswell Captain Henry Captain Henry See fewer	Chicago P.D. (2014)
Giancarlo Esposito Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. See fewer	Breaking Bad (2008)
Markuann Smith Junie Byrd Junie Byrd See fewer	Godfather of Harlem (2019)
Afi Bijou Sister Marny Sister Marny See fewer	Fresh (1994)
Gino Cafarelli Gino Gino See fewer	Terrifier (2016)
George Goulart Chin Crew Mobster (uncredited) Chin Crew Mobster (uncredited) See fewer	Undercurrent (I) (2020)