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    Sugar Hill

    • 19931993
    • RR
    • 2h 3min
    IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    4.2K
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    Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)
    Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox
    Trailer2:10
    1 Video
    14 Photos
    CrimeDramaThriller

    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.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.

    • Director
      • Leon Ichaso
    • Writer
      • Barry Michael Cooper
    • Stars
      • Wesley Snipes
      • Michael Wright
      • Khandi Alexander
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Leon Ichaso
    • Writer
      • Barry Michael Cooper
    • Stars
      • Wesley Snipes
      • Michael Wright
      • Khandi Alexander
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Sugar Hill
    Trailer 2:10
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    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)
    Wesley Snipes and Theresa Randle in Sugar Hill (1993)
    Donald Faison in Sugar Hill (1993)
    Wesley Snipes in Sugar Hill (1993)
    Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1993)

    Top cast

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    Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    • Roemello Skuggsas Roemello Skuggs
    Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    • Raynathan Skuggsas Raynathan Skuggs
    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • Ella Skuggsas Ella Skuggs
    DeVaughn Nixon
    DeVaughn Nixon
    • Raynathan (Age 11)as Raynathan (Age 11)
    Marquise Wilson
    • Roemello (Age 10)as Roemello (Age 10)
    O.L. Duke
    O.L. Duke
    • Tuttyas Tutty
    Clarence Williams III
    Clarence Williams III
    • A.R. Skuggsas A.R. Skuggs
    Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda
    • Gus Molinoas Gus Molino
    Anthony Thomas
    • Workeras Worker
    John Pittman
    John Pittman
    • Luckyas Lucky
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Ricky Gogglesas Ricky Goggles
    • (as Steve J. Harris)
    Michael Guess
    • Y.G. (Young Gun)as Y.G. (Young Gun)
    Kimberly Russell
    Kimberly Russell
    • Chantalas Chantal
    • (as Kimberly Russel)
    Theresa Randle
    Theresa Randle
    • Melissaas Melissa
    Abdul Mutakabbir
    • Bounceras Bouncer
    Yusaf Ramadan
    • Bounceras Bouncer
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Bounceras Bouncer
    Andre Lamal
    • Martin Davidas Martin David
    • Director
      • Leon Ichaso
    • Writer
      • Barry Michael Cooper
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    Storyline

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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>
    african american protagonistflashbackcriminaldrug dealerdrug overdose18 more
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      • He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for intense drug related violence, graphic heroin use and strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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)

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Very powerful, dramtic movie!
    Sugar Hill is an intense movie that exposes the harsh reality of drug addiction and drug dealing. Roemello(Snipes) and Raynathan(Wright) are two brothers who are drug dealers in Harlem. Snipes and Wright gave great performances. Sugar Hill has a lot of drama and suspense and it is very realistic. The film has al ot of great monologue, And the message is very clear: "Don't Do Drugs".
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    • Jun 21, 1999

    Details

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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
      • Beacon Communications
      • Beacon Pictures
      • Ghiznoz Productions
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    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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