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Drop Squad (1994)

R 86 min  -  Drama  -   28 October 1994 (USA)
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Political satire about an underground militant group that kidnaps African-Americans who have sold out their race... See full summary »

Director:

David C. Johnson

Writers:

David Taylor (story), David C. Johnson (screen story), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eriq La Salle ...
Bruford Jamison Jr
Vondie Curtis-Hall ...
Rocky Seavers
Ving Rhames ...
Garvey
Kasi Lemmons ...
June Vanderpool
Leonard L. Thomas Leonard L. Thomas ...
XB
Nicole Powell Nicole Powell ...
Lenora Jamison
Eric Payne Eric Payne ...
Stokely
Crystal R. Fox Crystal R. Fox ...
Zora
Vanessa Williams ...
Mali
Michael Ralph ...
Trevor
Billy 'Sly' Williams Billy 'Sly' Williams ...
Huey
Kim Hawthorne ...
Harriet (as Kimberly Hawthorne)
Afemo Omilami ...
Berl (Flip) Mangum
Paula Kelly Paula Kelly ...
Aunt Tilly
Charles Brown Charles Brown ...
Uncle Otha
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Storyline

Political satire about an underground militant group that kidnaps African-Americans who have sold out their race. The story follows as the group led Curtis-Hall and Rhames kidnaps an advertising executive (La Salle) who has been providing advertising programs that belittles blacks and women. One advertisement features Spike Lee endorsing Gospelpak Fried Chicken which comes in a bucket with the Confederate flag draped all over it. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Advertising | Satire | African American | Deprogramming | Flashback  | See more »

Taglines:

No struggle, no progress. See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Împotriva fratilor See more »

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$734,693 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Connections

References She's Gotta Have It (1986) See more »