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Overview

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6.5/10   790 votes
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Director:
Morgan J. Freeman
Writer:
Morgan J. Freeman (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
13 February 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
know life. no limits.
Plot:
Marcus is a kid on Manhattan's mean streets. He's turning 15, his father is dead, his mother is in prison for smuggling undocumented aliens... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
3 wins & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
C'mon, Get Unhappy
 (From IFC. 5 October 2009, 9:28 AM, PDT)
Exclusive Interview with Homecoming Director Morgan J. Freeman
 (From ShockYa. 18 July 2009, 12:00 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Great portrayal of life as a teen more (20 total)

Cast

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Brendan Sexton III ... Marcus
Antoine McLean ... Harold
Mtume Gant ... Louis
Carlo Alban ... Benny
David Roland Frank ... Chip

Adrian Grenier ... Punk

Lynn Cohen ... Lucy
L.M. Kit Carson ... Mack

Edie Falco ... Joanne

Isidra Vega ... Melena
Andy Ko ... Little Kid

José Zúñiga ... Kramer
Terry Alexander ... Duane

Heather Matarazzo ... Ashley
Shawn Elliott ... Paco
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Hurricane Streets (USA) (alternative title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language, violence and drug use involving teens.
Parents Guide:
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Runtime:
86 min | Spain:91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Ultra Stereo
Certification:
Portugal:M/12 | Finland:K-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R
Company:
Giv'en Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original title was "Hurricane". The title was changed to "Hurricane Streets" after a print of the film was requested for a screening, and the film that was delivered was Hurricane (1979). more
Quotes:
Marcus: I might have sold a thing or two. It's not like killing people or selling drugs. more
Soundtrack:
Walking Dream more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Great portrayal of life as a teen, 17 March 1999
Author: Antisoc from Denver, Colorado

Hurricane Streets was one of the most powerful, realistic movies I have ever seen. Marcus was on the outside who every teenager is on the inside. I should know, I'm 16.

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