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Menace II Society (1993)
7.4
Ratings: 7.4/10 from 21,155 users
Metascore:
76/100
Reviews: 83 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
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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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Ühiskonna nuhtlus See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$27,900,000 (USA)Company Credits
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O-Dog: What'd you say about my mama?
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Written by Smooth, C. Stokes
Performed by Smooth
Courtesy of Jive Records 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
Crew or equipment visible: When Caine gets his car, the camera is reflected in a car window. See more »Quotes
Grocery Store Man: I feel sorry for your mother.O-Dog: What'd you say about my mama?
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"YOU'VE BEEN PLAYED"Written by Smooth, C. Stokes
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