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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   619 votes
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Director:
Joseph B. Vasquez
Writer:
Joseph B. Vasquez (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
5 April 1991 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Plot:
Two African-Americans and two Puerto-Ricans (though one pretends to be Italian) go out on the town on a Friday night... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 8 nominations more
User Comments:
Vasquez's lost jewel more (15 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Doug E. Doug ... Willie Stevens

Mario Joyner ... Tom McNeal

John Leguizamo ... Johnny

Nestor Serrano ... Vinny / Fernando

Kimberly Russell ... Vanessa
Mary B. Ward ... Luna
Reggie Montgomery ... Rasta

Christine Claravall ... Daria
Rose Jackson ... Lila
Steven Randazzo ... Pedro
Marisol R. Reyes ... Sara
Victor L. Cook ... Louie-Louie
LaTanya Richardson ... Caseworker
Clayton Prince ... Frederick

Ellis Williams ... Bobby
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:88 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
Juno Pix more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Joseph B. Vasquez wrote the script in three days. He originally wrote the part of Vinny for himself to play. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: During the car crash, the hood of Tommy's car pops up before he hits the wall. more
Quotes:
Tom McNeal: I wouldn't dance with you even if you didn't look like a sabertooth tiger. Bitch! more
Movie Connections:
References Rain Man (1988) more
Soundtrack:
Look the Other Way more

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6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
Vasquez's lost jewel, 8 September 2001
10/10

I have to agree with Jason's review, Hangin' with the Homeboys is an excellent and extremely funny film.

It is very reminiscent of Spike Lee's early movies in that it has a very personal feel. I noticed that in the end credits Vasquez appears to send a 'shout out' to friends he grew up with who I assume he had lost contact with. I suspect that Vasquez based a number of the characters and incidents in this film on his neighbourhood pals.

The strength of the film is that despite the fact that Vasquez deals with some very important issues, he balances everything perfectly with great expertise. This is not just a comedy (although it is extremely funny), it is also a very intelligent and thought provoking film and it is clear that Vasquez would have had a bright future.

The acting is excellent and despite this being a loud and brash film at times, there are some very subtle moments that will result in you remembering moments from this film weeks later.

This film deserves to be seen and enjoyed by more people.

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