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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 | |
| 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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25 February 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Harlem See more »Filming Locations:
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$10,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
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Courtesy of Conquest Records
Written by LeBaron Frost
Published by Oodles Of Nu Tunes (BMI)/MM&M Music (BMI)
Contains samples of "The Payback"
Written by James Brown, Fred Wesley, John Starks
Published by Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI)
Administered by Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI)
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Was once titled "Harlem" before going into production. 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 »Connections
Featured in At the Movies: 8 Seconds/You So Crazy/Sugar Hill/On Deadly Ground/Fiorlie (1994) See more »Soundtracks
MoneyPerformed by Snoman
Courtesy of Conquest Records
Written by LeBaron Frost
Published by Oodles Of Nu Tunes (BMI)/MM&M Music (BMI)
Contains samples of "The Payback"
Written by James Brown, Fred Wesley, John Starks
Published by Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI)
Administered by Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI)
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Sex, money, and drugs. Broken families, and broken dreams. You'll recognize the lead character Romello as played by Wesley Snipes right away, but Michael Wright (of +The 5 Heartbeats+ and the TV series 'V: The Final Battle') turns in a strong and compelling performance of his own as Rome's brother Ray Nathan. The action builds slowly, until the kettlepot boils over at the end, so this is not a movie for those lacking patience. It's worth the wait to see Wright and Snipes struggle through their harsh reality, and to see Snipes try in vain to resurrect a family life with his father in the film that didn't exist and never would. Powerful and compelling, you'll want to see this movie more than once.