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Menace II Society (1993)
7.4
Ratings: 7.4/10 from 19,155 users
Metascore:
76/100
Reviews: 84 user | 27 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life. |
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Tyrin Turner | ... |
Caine
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| Larenz Tate | ... | ||
| June Kyoto Lu | ... |
Grocery Store Woman
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| Toshi Toda | ... |
Grocery Store Man
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| Samuel L. Jackson | ... | ||
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Anthony Johnson | ... |
Tony
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| Brandon Hammond | ... |
Five Year Old Caine
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| Glenn Plummer | ... |
Pernell
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| Reginald Ballard | ... |
Clyde
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| Khandi Alexander | ... |
Karen Lawson
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Eugene Lee | ... |
Man #1
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| James Pickens Jr. | ... |
Man #2
(as James Pickins Jr.)
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| Nancy Cheryll Davis | ... |
Teacher
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Jullian Roy Doster | ... |
Anthony
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| Jada Pinkett Smith | ... |
Ronnie
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Storyline
This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA. Written by Daniel Bredy <gt3655a@prism.gatech.edu>
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This is the truth. This is what's real.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, drug use and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ühiskonna nuhtlus See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$27,900,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Did You Know?
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A prison riot sequence was cut from the film in order to avoid an NC-17 rating. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Sharif raises his hands to ward off blows, despite them being cuffed behind his back before he was put in the back seat of the police car. See more »Quotes
Caine: My grandpa asked me one time if I care whether I live or die. Yeah I do. Now it's too late.See more »
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