State Property (2002)

Frustrated with being broke, Beans (Sigel) decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. The film follows Beans and his crew, the ABM, as they take over the city, ... See full summary »

Director:

Abdul Malik Abbott

Writers:

Abdul Malik Abbott, Ernest 'Tron' Anderson

Stars:

Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Memphis Bleek

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Beanie Sigel	...	Beans
Omillio Sparks	...	Baby Boy
Memphis Bleek	...	Blizz
Damon Dash	...	'Boss' Dame
Sundy Carter	...	Aisha
Tyran 'Ty-Ty' Smith	...	Shareef
Oschino	...	D-Nice
Jay-Z	...	Untouchable J
Brother Newz	...	P-Nut
Randolph Curtis Rand	...	Saul Weisberg
Nicole Madeo	...	Leslie Tucci
Leslie Pilgrim	...	Aja
Kyndra Monet	...	Selena
Pain in da Ass	...	Mario
Dee Lee	...	Poochie

Storyline

Frustrated with being broke, Beans (Sigel) decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. The film follows Beans and his crew, the ABM, as they take over the city, creating mayhem as their empire builds. Beans now struggles to maintain his family life while bumping heads with opposing gangsters and police. It all comes to a head when he cannot surpass the city's most notorious crew, run by Untouchable J (Jay-Z) and Dame (Dash). The moves Beans and the ABM decide to make come with severe consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

gangster | rap music | drug lord | hip hop

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Taglines:

You Either Get Down Or You Lay Down.

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Genres:

Drama | Crime | Action

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and sexuality, nonstop language, and drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

State property - Sulle strade di Philadelphia

Filming Locations:

Cresskill, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$452,028 (USA) (18 January 2002)

Gross:

$2,099,719 (USA) (29 March 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Roc-a-fella Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Baby Boy was threatening Cesear's mom he actually walks off to the left of the scene because he can't keep a straight face.

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Quotes

Beans: Look at us man. Just chillin'. Enjoying the fruits of our *fuckin'* labor.

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Connections

Referenced in The Boondocks: The Fund-Raiser (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Don't Realize"
(feat. Beanie Sigel)
Performed by State Property
Written by D. Grant, J. Smith
Published by Shakur Al-Din / Hitco South / F.O.B. Music Publishing
Courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
Produced by Just Blaze for F.O.B. Entertainment / N.Q.C. Management / Roc The World

User Reviews

Its a movie of rappers, not actors, remember that...

Yes the acting was garbage, I will admit that, and the story was NOT original at all, but I still really enjoyed the movie. Granted I am a big fan of Roc-A-Fella records and all of their artists. If you are a fan of rap, or low budget movies you will like it...Personally I thought Dame's character was the most enjoyable of them all, especially the scene with him and Jigga man talking in the front of his Benz. Not as good of a rap movie as Belly but still a pretty good hood flick. The acting, filming, dialog and story are NOTHING SPECIAL or ORIGINAL, but it does have enough action and jokes to keep it entertaining if you ENJOY films of this genre. If you don't like low-budget/rap/hood/gangsta movies then stay away!