Sugar Hill

19931993
RR
2h 3min

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

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Crime Drama Thriller

A drug dealer tries to get out of the life and start anew with his girlfriend, but the transition is tragically difficult.A drug dealer tries to get out of the life and start anew with his girlfriend, but the transition is tragically difficult.A drug dealer tries to get out of the life and start anew with his girlfriend, but the transition is tragically difficult.

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Sugar Hill

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

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Wesley Snipes in Sugar Hill (1993)

Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

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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. —<tgraham@currantbun.com>

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Taglines
- He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for intense drug related violence, graphic heroin use and strong language
Parents guide

Trivia
The success of New Jack City (1991) got writer Barry Michael Cooper's script for Sugar Hill (1993) attention in Hollywood. With Wesley Snipes already attached, it seemed like a home run, but none of the major studios were willing to touch the material due to its bleak nature. The script was eventually picked up and financed by indie production company Beacon Communications.

Goofs
When Roemello and Raynathan are discussing getting out of the drug trade, Raynathan's braid on his forehead disappears and reappears several times.

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.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: 8 Seconds/You So Crazy/Sugar Hill/On Deadly Ground/Fiorlie (1994)

Soundtracks
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Performed by Duke Ellington Orchestra
Courtesy of Laserlight Digital
By arrangement with Source/Q
Written by Ted Koehler/Rube Bloom
Published by EMI Mills, Inc. (ASCAP)

Top review

EXCELLENT

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.

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Release date
- February 25, 1994 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Brdo šećera
Filming locations
- New York City, New York, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $18,225,518
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,712,485
- Feb 27, 1994
Gross worldwide
- $18,225,518

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Runtime
- 2h 3min
Color
- Color
- Black and White
Sound mix
- Dolby
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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