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Tommy Gibbs

CTL-W-0937 · Work

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Tommy Gibbs is the lead character of the film Black Caesar (1973). Tommy Gibbs is performed by Fred Williamson (AFI Catalog: 'Fred Williamson, as the wounded Tommy Gibbs'). The film was written, produced and directed by Larry Cohen (AFI Catalog), supporting the stored creator credit.

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