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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Ray 'Cory' Daniels (story) &
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Release Date:
6 September 2000 (USA) more
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Tagline:
How you gonna win?
Plot:
Trying to bootstrap his way out of Brooklyn's mean streets is Diamond, a rap musician. With his long-time pal Gage acting as his manager... more | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Pras ... Denzel / Diamond (as Pras Michel)

Ja Rule ... David 'Gage' Williams

Jason Statham ... Mr. B
Vondie Curtis-Hall ... Cliff

Tamala Jones ... Kia

John Ralston ... Mr. White

Chris Messina ... Baz
Eugene Clark ... Marshall
Patrice Goodman ... Jane
Derwin Jordan ... Seamus
Faith Evans ... Natalie
Elain R. Graham ... Rose
Harry-O ... Master Mix

Chang Tseng ... Mr. Chang
Jeff Jones ... Minister
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ghetto Superstar (USA) (working title)
In the Mix (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
86 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:16 | Germany:16 (nf) | UK:18 | USA:R (certificate #36988)
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Revealing mistakes: Diamond's father is not even pressing the keys when he is "playing" the piano in the arts academy. more
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Why is Lauryn Hill listed as being in this film?
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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Turn it off., 2 June 2002
Author: David, Film Freak from Palmerston North, New Zealand

I felt ripped off. With Pras Michel and Ja Rule ringleading this Glitter-turned-rap film, I thought it would real cool. How naive am I? Although none of the actors were terrible (although Ja could do with a few acting lessons... given that its his first time I'll forgive him, but he should stick to what he does best) they're not good either. Pras and his lady-friend are about the ONLY people among the masses that look as though they know what they're doing. Also, what the hell is up with everybody you ever get to see in the film (minus a select few) being killed? And then having an ending that's supposed to envoke sad emotions - you don't feel bad for the people because you didn't care about them in the first place! In conclusion, if you don't like violence or continued use of the word 'n***a' then don't Turn It Up, turn it off! It's no wonder this thing didn't make any money - it grossed less than 1.5 million! 2/10

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