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Paid in Full (2002) 6.5
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6.5/10 from 3,864 users
Metascore: 49/100
Reviews: 23 user | 22 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience. Director:Charles Stone IIIWriters:Azie Faison Jr. (earlier screenplay), Austin Phillips (earlier screenplay), 2 more credits » |
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Cast
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Ace
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| Mekhi Phifer | ... |
Mitch
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| Kevin Carroll | ... |
Calvin
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Lulu
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Pip
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Rico
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Remo Greene | ... |
Sonny
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Dora
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Aunt June
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Kiesha
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Joyce Walker | ... |
Janet Woods
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Ice
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Wedge
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Karen Andrew | ... |
Cakes
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| Pedro Salvín | ... |
Columbian Man #1
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Ace is an impressionable young man working for a dry cleaning business. His friend, drug dealer Mitch goes to prison. In an unrelated incident, he finds some cocaine in a pants pocket. Soon, Ace finds himself dealing cocaine for Lulu. Via lucky breaks and solid interpersonal skills, Ace moves to the top of the Harlem drug world. Of course, unfaithful employees and/or rivals conspire to bring about Ace's fall. Written by Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>
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The American Dream... Their way.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, pervasive language, some strong sexuality and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 October 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Die Strassen Harlems See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$25,657 (South Africa) (7 May 2004)Gross:
$25,657 (South Africa) (7 May 2004)Company Credits
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Written by Phil Collins
(EMI April Music Inc. ASCAP)
Performed by Phil Collins
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Six people were actually held prisoner in the scene where Ace and a friend were bundled into the apartment by Calvin's accomplices who demanded the combination. All six were shot in the head when the extortion attempt failed and three died, including Faison's aunt. The real life Calvin, Kevin Clark was not murdered in a revenge killing by Rico, as is depicted in the film. Kevin Clark and his accomplices, Ronald Timmons and Henry Bolden were all arrested soon after the incident and are serving 112 years - to life sentences. See more »Goofs
When Mitch and Ace are talking in the red BMW if you look at the background as they are driving by you can see what appears to be a 90s model Ford Explorer and also a second generation Nissan Pathfinder in front of it. See more »Soundtracks
"In the Air Tonight"Written by Phil Collins
(EMI April Music Inc. ASCAP)
Performed by Phil Collins
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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I was looking forward to this film..the debut of one of the 3 geniuses of music video who released films this year...Michel Gondry (Human Nature), Kevin Bray (All About the Benjamins) and Charles Stone (Paid In Full). Stone's videos for Public Enemy (911 Is A Joke), The Roots (The Next Movement, You Got Me) and Living Colour (Elvis Is Dead, Funny Vibe) are some of the most vibrant, clever, adventurous and colorful promos to ever be seen, as well as his commercial work and other videos. The answer to why I was so disappointed in Paid In Full's averageness came when I realized that one of the producers was NYU hack Brett Ratner; famous for his generic hits such as Rush Hour as well as his proclamation that "I know what black people want" (in reference to filmmaking and attracting a black audience). Therefore Ratner probably used his clout to smother Stone's genius. The performances and story are fine but it could have been a TV movie. So I'll look for Stone's true genius when Drumline is released later this year.