Born in 1932, Hari Rhodes emerged from the vibrant landscape of American cinema in the 1960s. He is known for his roles in The Satan Bug (1965), where he navigates a tense narrative centered on bioweapons, and Detroit 9000 (1973), a gritty exploration of crime in the Motor City. With a career that spanned over three decades, Rhodes brought a unique presence to the screen, appearing in Sharky's Machine (1981) as well. His contributions to these films highlight the intersection of genre and social commentary in cult cinema.
Detroit 9000
Street-smart white detective Danny Bassett (Alex Rocco) teams with educated black detective Sgt. Jesse Williams (Hari Rhodes) to investigate a theft of $400,000 at a fund-raiser for Representative Aubrey Hale Clayton (Rudy Challenger).
