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Strays (1997) -- Vin Diesel in his feature film debut! Accepted into competition at 1997's Sundance Film Festival, STRAYS marks Vin Diesel’s first feature directorial and screen writing efforts.

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Vin Diesel (writer)
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Plot:
A macho cruiser comes of age. Frustrated by the repetitious grind of one night stands and aimless hustling... more | add synopsis
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1 nomination more
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(2 articles)
Vin Diesel Directing 'Fast and Furious' Prequel
 (From Cinematical. 20 August 2008, 12:32 PM, PDT)

Vin Diesel directs 'Fast and Furious' prequel
 (From screeninglog. 19 August 2008, 3:04 PM, PDT)

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Cast

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Vin Diesel ... Rick
Joey Dedio ... Fred
T.K. Kirkland ... Rodney

Mike Epps ... Mike
F. Valentino Morales ... Tony
Suzanne Lanza ... Heather
Darnell Williams ... Keith

Mihaela Tudorof ... Danielle
Eugene Osborne Smith ... Willie
Temple Brooks ... Amy
Loni Sabrina Stuart ... Nicole
DeAngela Parrish ... Suzanne
Marko Kalfa ... Chris
Joey Iovino ... Kenny
Louis Albert Von Steidl ... Jerry Saperstein
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Rated R for strong language, some sexual content and drug material.
Runtime:
105 min
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References The Wizard of Oz (1939) more
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Come To You more

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Good Movie, 16 January 2008
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Author: tuskituski from NY, United States

Sometimes the combination of good writing, good direction and good casting collides into a great movie. Writer/Director Vin Diesel stars as Rick, the emotional center to a very strong ensemble of acquired family. The older brother who is finally facing the future, Rick tries to develop a new life while still taking care of his circle of strays. He rebels from his sex-filled nights against Salvatore, a womanizing freeloader and his drug-providing past with Fred, his not so bright cousin. Their unending loyalty keeps the "family" strong, even when he falls in love with a midwestern outsider, Heather. Perceptive and extremely witty writing keeps the pace throughout the film, and his chemistry with tony, played beautifully by f valentino morales, is worth the price of the ticket alone.

good film. Vin Diesel's script is tight and authentic, while his directing is effective: repeatedly coaxing impressive performances out of his relatively inexperienced cast. tony & fred Good Performers Vin's own performance here is a revelation the likes of which he sought to recapture in the unexciting Sidney Lumet courtroom drama Find Me Guilty. Though he's gone on to capture stardom as a stoic action hero, Vin Diesel's roots as an actor are boldly showcased in this revealing film.

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