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Dead Presidents (1995)
6.6
A Vietnam vet adjusts to life after the war while trying to support his family, but the chance of a better life may involve crime and bloodshed. |
119 min - 
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Cast
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| Larenz Tate | ... | ||
| Keith David | ... | ||
| Chris Tucker | ... | ||
| Freddy Rodríguez | ... | ||
| Rose Jackson | ... | ||
| N'Bushe Wright | ... | ||
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Alvaleta Guess | ... |
Mrs. Benson
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| James Pickens Jr. | ... |
Mr. Curtis
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| Jenifer Lewis | ... |
Mrs. Curtis
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| Clifton Powell | ... |
Cutty
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| Elizabeth Rodriguez | ... |
Marisol
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| Terrence Howard | ... |
Cowboy
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Ryan Williams | ... |
Young Revolutionary
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Larry McCoy | ... |
Nicky
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Rodney Winfield | ... |
Mr. Warren
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Storyline
This action film, directed by the Hughes brothers, depicts a heist of old bills, retired from circulation and destined by the government to be "money to burn." However, more broadly, it addresses the issues of Black Americans' involvement in the Vietnam War and their subsequent disillusionment with progress in social issues and civil rights back home in the United States, during the 1960's. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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In this daring heist, the only color that counts is green See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong graphic violence, language, a sex scene and some drug use (edited for re-rating) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alta Jogada See more »Filming Locations:
Empire Stages of New York, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$24,200,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Written by Kenny Gamble (as Kenneth Gamble), Leon Huff & Jerry Butler
Performed by Jerry Butler
Courtesy of Mercury Records
By Arrangement With Polygram Special Markets See more »
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Trivia
All Police Officers depicted in this movie are from the fictional 53rd Precinct. This Precinct was also used in the television series Car 54, Where Are You? and Baretta. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: The armored car that was blown up in the 1973 scenes was an International Harvester "S- series" Medium Duty Conventional truck. So was the prison bus in 1974. International Harvester Company did not manufacture these types of trucks until 1978. See more »Soundtracks
"Never Gonna Give You Up"Written by Kenny Gamble (as Kenneth Gamble), Leon Huff & Jerry Butler
Performed by Jerry Butler
Courtesy of Mercury Records
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