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Sugar Hill (1993)

R 123 min  -  Thriller | Drama  -   25 February 1994 (USA)
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Hardened, uncomprimising drug dealer Roemello Skuggs decides to quit his scumbag profession so he may start a new life with his girlfriend... See full summary »

Director:

Leon Ichaso
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wesley Snipes ...
Khandi Alexander ...
DeVaughn Nixon ...
Raynathan (Age 11)
Marquise Wilson Marquise Wilson ...
Roemello (Age 10)
O.L. Duke ...
Tutty
Clarence Williams III ...
A.R. Skuggs
Abe Vigoda ...
Gus Molino
Anthony Thomas Anthony Thomas ...
Worker
Michael Wright ...
Raynathan Skuggs
John Pittman John Pittman ...
Lucky
Steve Harris ...
Ricky Goggles
Michael Guess Michael Guess ...
Y.G. (Young Gun)
Kimberly Russell ...
Chantal
Theresa Randle ...
Melissa
Abdul Mutakabbir Abdul Mutakabbir ...
Bouncer
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Storyline

Hardened, uncomprimising drug dealer Roemello Skuggs decides to quit his scumbag profession so he may start a new life with his girlfriend. However, he soon learns getting out is nowhere near as easy as getting in, as everything gradually builds up to end in tragedy. Written by <tgraham@currantbun.com>  

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Taglines:

He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.

Genres:

Thriller | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for intense drug related violence, graphic heroin use and strong language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Harlem See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$18,272,447 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

After appearing in a string of action films, Wesley Snipes wanted to take on a different, more dramatic role. Having worked with screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper on "New Jack City", he read the script and was immediately drawn to the central role. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: Several times during the movie, a boom mic can be seen coming into the screen. See more »

Quotes

Roemello Skuggs: [Thinking about his late mother] The boy you loved has become the man you feared
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