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Title: Sugar Hill (1993)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Wesley Snipes | ... | Roemello Skuggs | |
| Khandi Alexander | ... | Ella Skuggs | |
| DeVaughn Nixon | ... | Raynathan (Age 11) | |
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Marquise Wilson | ... | Roemello (Age 10) |
| O.L. Duke | ... | Tutty | |
| Clarence Williams III | ... | A.R. Skuggs | |
| Abe Vigoda | ... | Gus Molino | |
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Anthony Thomas | ... | Worker |
| Michael Wright | ... | Raynathan Skuggs | |
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John Pittman | ... | Lucky |
| Steve Harris | ... | Ricky Goggles (as Steve J. Harris) | |
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Michael Guess | ... | Y.G. (Young Gun) |
| Kimberly Russell | ... | Chantal (as Kimberly Russel) | |
| Theresa Randle | ... | Melissa | |
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Abdul Mutakabbir | ... | Bouncer |
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Hardened, uncomprimising drug dealer Roemello Skuggs decides to quit his scumbag profession so he may start a new life with his girlfriend. However, he soon learns getting out is nowhere near as easy as getting in, as everything gradually builds up to end in tragedy. Written by <tgraham@currantbun.com>
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african american protagonist | flashback | criminal | drug dealer | drug overdose |Taglines:
He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for intense drug related violence, graphic heroin use and strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Performed by Denetria Champ
Courtesy of Epic Records (Public Domain)
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Wesley Snipes was paid US $2.5 million dollars for the lead role - his biggest payday at the time. See more »Goofs
When Roemello and Raynathan are discussing getting out of the drug trade, Raynathan's braid on his forehead disappears and reappears several times. See more »Quotes
Roemello Skuggs: Look Lolly, I think we need to call a truce. You don't hit my men, I won't hit yours. You don't hurt my brother... and I won't take your whole family. We'll work it out so you can get a piece of the action. Ok, chump? I mean champ. My word is bond.See more »
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Featured in At the Movies: 8 Seconds/You So Crazy/Sugar Hill/On Deadly Ground/Fiorlie (1994) See more »Soundtracks
His Eye Is On The SparrowPerformed by Denetria Champ
Courtesy of Epic Records (Public Domain)
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 February 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sugar Hill See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAEdit
Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$5,712,485, 27 February 1994Gross USA:
$18,225,518Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$18,225,518Company Credits
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This is an excellent movie with a tremendous performance by Wesley Snipes. He is a much better actor than he gets credit for, with terrific range.
A story of a street drug dealer trying to break free of the life he has led. Unfortunately, circumstances and people conspire to threaten his dreams. A very interesting, thoughtful movie, with a great performance by Snipes and Clarence Williams.