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Menace II Society (1993)
7.4
Ratings: 7.4/10 from 19,135 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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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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Written by George Clinton (as George Clinton Jr.), Garry Shider (as Gary M. Shider) and David L. Spradley
Performed by George Clinton
Courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.
Under license from CEMA Special Markets See more »
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A prison riot sequence was cut from the film in order to avoid an NC-17 rating. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: During Ronnie's party scene, Caine's voice over says that the party was at the end of the summer. During the party Chauncy tells a girl that "me, A-Wax and Caine went to a Lakers game last night." The NBA season starts in November and has no regular games being played at the end of the summer. See more »Quotes
Caine: My father sold dope and my mother was a heroin addict. Moms and Pops were real popular in the neighborhood. They would always be giving parties for friends of theirs who just got out of jail or was on their way to jail. They only got married 'cause I was born...See more »
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"ATOMIC DOG"Written by George Clinton (as George Clinton Jr.), Garry Shider (as Gary M. Shider) and David L. Spradley
Performed by George Clinton
Courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.
Under license from CEMA Special Markets See more »
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