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    Juice

    • 19921992
    • RR
    • 1h 35min
    IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    25K
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    Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain in Juice (1992)
    Home Video Trailer from Paramount Home Entertainment
    Trailer0:31
    1 Video
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    ActionCrimeDrama

    Four inner-city teenagers get caught up in the pursuit of power and happiness, which they refer to as "the juice".Four inner-city teenagers get caught up in the pursuit of power and happiness, which they refer to as "the juice".Four inner-city teenagers get caught up in the pursuit of power and happiness, which they refer to as "the juice".Four inner-city teenagers get caught up in the pursuit of power and happiness, which they refer to as "the juice".Four inner-city teenagers get caught up in the pursuit of power and happiness, which they refer to as "the juice".

    • Director
      • Ernest R. Dickerson
    • Writers
      • Ernest R. Dickerson(story)
      • Gerard Brown(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Omar Epps
      • Tupac Shakur
      • Jermaine Hopkins
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ernest R. Dickerson
    • Writers
      • Ernest R. Dickerson(story)
      • Gerard Brown(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Omar Epps
      • Tupac Shakur
      • Jermaine Hopkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 74User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Juice
    Trailer 0:31
    Juice

    Photos45

    Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain in Juice (1992)
    Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain in Juice (1992)
    Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain in Juice (1992)
    Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain in Juice (1992)
    Juice (1992)
    Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain in Juice (1992)
    Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps in Juice (1992)
    Queen Latifah and Omar Epps in Juice (1992)
    Tupac Shakur and Jermaine Hopkins in Juice (1992)
    Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain in Juice (1992)
    Omar Epps in Juice (1992)
    Omar Epps in Juice (1992)

    Top cast

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    Omar Epps
    Omar Epps
    • Qas Q
    Tupac Shakur
    Tupac Shakur
    • Bishopas Bishop
    Jermaine Hopkins
    Jermaine Hopkins
    • Steelas Steel
    Khalil Kain
    Khalil Kain
    • Raheemas Raheem
    Cindy Herron
    • Yolandaas Yolanda
    Vincent Laresca
    Vincent Laresca
    • Radamesas Radames
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Tripas Trip
    George Gore II
    George Gore II
    • Brianas Brian
    • (as George O. Gore)
    Grace Garland
    Grace Garland
    • Q's Motheras Q's Mother
    Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah
    • Ruffhouse M.C.as Ruffhouse M.C.
    Bruklin Harris
    Bruklin Harris
    • Keeshaas Keesha
    • (as Idina Harris)
    Victor Campos
    • Quilesas Quiles
    Eric Payne
    Eric Payne
    • Frankas Frank
    Sharon Cook
    • Record Store Clerkas Record Store Clerk
    Darien Berry
    • Blizzardas Blizzard
    Maggie Rush
    • Myraas Myra
    Flex Alexander
    Flex Alexander
    • Contest Auditioneras Contest Auditioner
    • (as Mark 'Flex' Knox)
    Rony Clanton
    • Detective Markhamas Detective Markham
    • Director
      • Ernest R. Dickerson
    • Writers
      • Ernest R. Dickerson(story) (screenplay)
      • Gerard Brown(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    4 Harlem teens, Q, Bishop, Raheem and Steel, are out skipping school one day when they find out an old friend was killed in a shootout at a bar. After this, Bishop tells his friends that they have no respect, or juice. To get some, they rob a corner grocery store, but things take an unexpected turn. Only the four friends know what happened, but one of them is out for himself. —Stevenson
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In the Ghettos of Harlem you don't buy respect ...you earn it.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong language, and for some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Jermaine "Huggy" Hopkins, Tupac Shakur often walked off the set during filming. As a prank, Hopkins told Shakur that he was being fired from the film. When Shakur found out that it was not true, he started a physical altercation with Hopkins.
    • Goofs
      When Raheem walks over to take the gun from Bishop a gun can be seen in Bishop's left pocket. Bishop then pulls out a second gun from behind him with his right hand.
    • Quotes

      Q: Bishop, you're crazy!

      Bishop: You know what? Last time you said that, I was kinda trippin', right? But now, you're right. I am crazy. And you know what else? I don't give a fuck. I don't give a fuck about you. I don't give a fuck about Steel. I don't give a *fuck* about Raheem, either. I don't give a fuck about myself. Look, I ain't shit. And you less of a man than me, so as soon as I figure you ain't gon be shit, *pow*! So be it. You remember that, motherfucker. 'Cause I'm the one you need to be looking out for... *partner*!

    • Connections
      Edited into Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Juice (Know the Ledge)
      Written by Rakim (as William Griffin)

      Performed by Eric B. & Rakim (as Eric B & Rakim)

      Produced by Rakim

      Remixed by Hank Shocklee and Gary G-Wiz

      Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

    User reviews74

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Decent Drama
    I caught this movie late at night while channel surfing and was immediately enthralled. Omar Epps is absolutely fantastic in this movie and his on-screen presence is worth at least viewing this movie once. Shakur was a bit, shall we say, OVERLY dramatic, but not to the point of getting annoying or looking at this as a cheesy "B" movie.

    The storyline isn't a bad one and serves to entertain as well as teach. It actually succeeds in doing both. Granted, the movie is a bit predictable, but thankfully this doesn't ruin the experience entirely.

    Overall, I give the movie 8 stars. The only real drawbacks being its somewhat predictability and Shakur's tendency to overact.
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    • ivony
    • Sep 14, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1992 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Авторитет
    • Filming locations
      • Saint Nicholas Terrace & 135th. Street, Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Island World
      • Original Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,146,880
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,085,915
      • Jan 20, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,146,880
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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