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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 | |
| 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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Raynathan: Oh. Now you want me to "finish him". Nah, man. I saved him for you, my brother. Roemello. So you can remember what the fuck this is all about. Where you come from, who you are, and what the fuck it is we do. You rock his cradle, Rome. 'Cause I'm done.
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Performed by Definition of Sound
Courtesy of Circa Records, Ltd./Charisma Records America Inc.
Written by Kevin Clark/Donald Weekes
Published by EMI Virgin Music Ltd./EMI Virgin Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)
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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
Several times during the movie, a boom mic can be seen coming into the screen. See more »Quotes
Roemello Skuggs: Finish him.Raynathan: Oh. Now you want me to "finish him". Nah, man. I saved him for you, my brother. Roemello. So you can remember what the fuck this is all about. Where you come from, who you are, and what the fuck it is we do. You rock his cradle, Rome. 'Cause I'm done.
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Written by Kevin Clark/Donald Weekes
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25 February 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$5,712,485, 27 February 1994Gross USA:
$18,225,518Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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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 ****.