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Overview

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5.7/10   234 votes
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Director:
Matty Rich
Writer:
Matty Rich (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
June 1991 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
Earnest, flawed, but respectable debut effort more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

George T. Odom ... Ray Brown
Ann D. Sanders ... Frankie Brown

Larry Gilliard Jr. ... Dennis Brown
Barbara Sanon ... Carolyn Brown
Reana E. Drummond ... Shirley
Matty Rich ... Larry
Mark Malone ... Kevin
Ali A. Wahhab ... Luther (as Ali Shahid Abdul Wahhab)
Joseph A. Thomas ... Saledene
James McFadden ... James
Dorise Black ... Ms. Walker
Robert N. Nash ... Skeet
Fran Sperling ... Sarah
Billy R. ... Gas Station Customer
Joseph Pillonia ... Gas Station Manager
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Additional Details

Runtime:
Spain:79 min | USA:91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:M

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The credits list a soundtrack album on Tommy Boy/Warner Bros. Records, but it was never released. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Principal character's parents' argument clearly indicates that the film was "flipped" to achieve proper eye-line match. Unfortunately, a large wound on the mother's face (from earlier abuse) changes from one side of her face to the other. more
Quotes:
Ray Brown: If I find out you've been doing anything in the street, I am going to kick your ass. more
Soundtrack:
Get Into It more

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
Earnest, flawed, but respectable debut effort, 29 May 2000
7/10
Author: pwmoses from Motown, Philly

This film has many flaws, but many strengths as well. Many luminaries in the film industry have openly criticized this film. I feel much of this is unjustified, because a lot was done on a miniscule budget here. There is also a great performance in George T. Odom's portrayal of the fed up father who has been beaten down by racism. Anyone who has grown up in a low income household can relate to that situation. The ending is sad and real. Also especially noteworthy is Harold Wheeler's excellent and despondent musical score.

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