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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Cast
| 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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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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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 February 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Harlem See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAEdit
Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$18,272,447Company Credits
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DolbyAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Trivia
The success of "New Jack City" got writer Barry Michael Cooper's script for "Sugar Hill" 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. 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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Sugar Hill was one of the most thought provking films about drugs released in the early nineties. Wesley Snipes is brilliant in the lead role of Romello a drug dealer who wants to go straight when he finds love. Micheal Wright the scene stealer is even better as his brother Ray the more violent of the two. But the standout performance belongs to Clarenece Williams III as the drug addicted father. I give *** out of ****.