Thicker Than Water (1999)

In Los Angeles, two rival gang leaders are also trying to be music producers. When DJ's equipment shorts out and Lonzo is cut out of the action by a record producer, the two join forces, ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Cummings Jr.

Writers:

Ernest Nyle Brown, Julie Shannon (story)

Stars:

Mack 10, Fat Joe, Ice Cube

Cast

Credited cast:
Mack 10	...	DJ
Fat Joe	...	Lonzo
Ice Cube	...	Slink
MC Eiht	...	Lil' Ant
CJ Mac	...	Gator
Big Pun	...	Punny (as Big Punisher)
K-Mack	...	Tyree
Tom'ya Bowden	...	Leyla
Kidada Jones	...	Brandy
40 Glocc	...	Dog Fight Host
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
B-Real
Bad Azz
LaFaye Baker	...	Bitch
Krayzie Bone
Pamella D'Pella	...	Mrs. Rivers

Storyline

In Los Angeles, two rival gang leaders are also trying to be music producers. When DJ's equipment shorts out and Lonzo is cut out of the action by a record producer, the two join forces, which also requires a tentative peace between gangs. With backing from Gator, a smooth New Orleans drug king, DJ and Lonzo start dealing, organizing their gangs into pushers. Just as their finances are looking up, one of Gator's team pulls a double cross and two of DJ and Lonzo's gang bangers start a shooting war. Can the erstwhile music producers salvage anything of their bond or their plans?

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Plot Keywords:

gang | music producer | drugs | drug dealing | violence | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and drug content, nonstop language and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Palm Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$61,977 (USA) (29 October 1999)

Gross:

$79,823 (USA) (5 November 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Write Productions, Hoo-Bangin', Marsmedia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A classic film for young movie producers and fans alike.

I was highly impressed by the interesting and realistic storyline. This is a small budget film. However, it gives no indication of budget constraints. In fact, not many high budget urban drama films are as well done as this pièce de résistance. The writers and screenwriters seem to have created a film that moves effortlessly from attention grabbing cinematic dialog to gritty and realistic action with equal aplomb. I am very impressed with this film by Mack 10 who is also a very impressive rapper.