Harlem Aria (1999)
An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.
Cast
- Damon Wayans - Wes
- Gabriel Casseus - Anton
- Christian Camargo - Matthew
- Malik Yoba - Luke
- Paul Sorvino - Fabiano Grazzi
- Kristen Wilson - Julia
- Eyde Byrde - Auntie
- Nicole Ari Parker - Clarisse
- Fenton Lawless - Sergeant Scanlon
- Isiah Whitlock, Jr. - Manny
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harlem Aria about?
- An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.
- Who directed Harlem Aria?
- Harlem Aria was directed by William Jennings.
- Who stars in Harlem Aria?
- Harlem Aria stars Damon Wayans, Gabriel Casseus, Christian Camargo, Malik Yoba, Paul Sorvino, Kristen Wilson.
- How long is Harlem Aria?
- Harlem Aria has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Harlem Aria?
- Harlem Aria is a Drama, Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Harlem Aria produced?
- Harlem Aria was produced in United States of America, Germany.