New Jersey Drive (1995)
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- R
- 1h 38min
- Crime, Drama
- 19 Apr 1995 (USA)
- Movie
Jason and Midget are two young, black teenagers living in Newark,New Jersey, the unofficial car theft capital of the world. Their favourite pastime is that of everybody in their neighbourhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble...
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- 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Shar-Ron Corley | ... |
Jason Petty
(as Sharron Corley)
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| Gabriel Casseus | ... |
Midget
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| Saul Stein | ... |
Roscoe
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| Gwen McGee | ... |
Rene Petty
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Andre Moore | ... |
Ritchie
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| Donald Faison | ... |
Tiny Dime
(as Donald Adeosun Faison)
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Conrad Meertins Jr. | ... |
P-Nut
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Devin Eggleston | ... |
Jamal
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Koran C. Thomas | ... |
Ronnie
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Michele Morgan | ... |
Coreen
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Samantha Brown | ... |
Jackie Petty
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| Christine Baranski | ... |
Prosecutor
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Robert Jason Jackson | ... |
Lionel Gentry
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| Roscoe Orman | ... |
Judge
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| Heavy D | ... |
Bo-Kane
(as Dwight Errington Myers)
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Gary DeWitt Marshall | ... |
Jessy
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Sean Squire | ... |
Page
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| Ron Brice | ... |
Tiko
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Shawn McClean | ... |
Reebo
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| Paul Schulze | ... |
Booking Sergeant
(as Paulie Schulze)
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Paulie Schulze | ... |
Booking Sergeant
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| Leslie Nipkow | ... |
Female Officer
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| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... |
Mr. Chop Shop
(as Arthur Nascarella)
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Michael Tancredi | ... |
Officer Clueless
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Ian 'Blaze' Kelly | ... |
Incarcerated Knucklehead / Young Gun
(as Ian Kelly)
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Emilio Mayes | ... |
Young Gun
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| Arabella Field | ... |
Female Jury Member
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David Butler | ... |
TV Reporter
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Richard Yanowitz | ... |
Lawyer
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Oran 'Juice' Jones | ... |
Ron Q.'s Dad
(as Oran Jones)
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T.K. Kirkland | ... |
House Rules
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Leslie Segar | ... |
Angry Resident
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Kellie Turner | ... |
Agitated Neighbor
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Maurice Carlton | ... |
Irate Friend
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Monique Maxwell | ... |
Jackie's Homegirl
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| Monet Dunham | ... |
Jackie's Homegirl
(as Monét-Cherise Dunham)
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James McCauley | ... |
Whiteboy in Jeep
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Teisha Panley | ... |
PJ Spokesperson
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Damon Chandler | ... |
Detective
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Andy Radcliffe | ... |
Buff
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Ellsworth Davis | ... |
Cisco
(as Ellsworth 'Cisco' Davis)
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Cecelia Antoinette | ... |
Tiny Dime's Mom (uncredited)
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Matthew T. Gitkin | ... |
Roscoe's Partner (uncredited)
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| Harold Hunter | ... |
Kid in School (uncredited)
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| Michael Hyatt | ... |
Tiny Dime's relative (uncredited)
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Victor María | ... |
Car Thief (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nick Gomez | ||
Written by
| Nick Gomez | ... | (screenplay) |
| Nick Gomez | ... | (story) |
| Michel Marriott | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Bob Gosse | ... | producer |
| Spike Lee | ... | executive producer |
| Larry Meistrich | ... | producer |
| Rudd Simmons | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Wendy Blackstone | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Kimmel | ||
Editing by
| Tracy Granger | ||
Editorial Department
| Jane Pia Abramowitz | ... | first assistant editor |
| Mark Ginsberg | ... | color timer |
| Donovan C. Howard | ... | assistant editor |
| Woody Richman | ... | post-production assistant (as Todd Woody Richman) |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies advisor |
Casting By
| Tracey Moore | ... | (as Tracy Marable Moore) |
Production Design by
| Lester Cohen | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lynn Nigro | ||
Costume Design by
| Ellen Lutter | ||
Makeup Department
| Larry M. Cherry | ... | hair department head |
| Mary Cooke | ... | hair stylist |
| Ellie Winslow | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Michael Jackman | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Tom Razzano | ... | unit production manager: New York Segments |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Burtt Harris | ... | second unit director |
| Chris Marazzo | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Guido DeCurtis | ... | leadman |
| Frederick Olsen | ... | art department |
Sound Department
| Nancy Cabrera | ... | foley artist |
| Stuart Levy | ... | sound editor |
| Harry Peck Bolles | ... | adr editor |
| Jeff Pullman | ... | sound |
| Ahmad Shirazi | ... | supervising foley editor |
| Stuart Stanley | ... | sound editor |
| Dominick Tavella | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Blaise Corrigan | ... | stunts |
| Eddie J. Fernandez | ... | stunt driver |
| Tim Gallin | ... | stunts |
| Gene Harrison | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Jeffreys | ... | stunts |
| Kym Washington Longino | ... | stunt performer |
| Jalil Jay Lynch | ... | stunt double: Donald Faison |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt performer |
| Brian Smyj | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lamont Crawford | ... | grip |
| Richard Dolan | ... | electrician |
| Leighton Edmondson | ... | gaffer |
| Peter Fernberger | ... | additional photographer |
| David J. Frederick | ... | camera operator |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | camera operator: re-shoots |
| Phillip Todd | ... | second assistant camera: re-shoots |
Casting Department
| Ulysses Terrero | ... | extras casting intern |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Winsome G. McKoy | ... | costume supervisor |
| Barbara Presar | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Heidi Schulman | ... | wardrobe (as Heidi Shulman) |
| Laurita Shields | ... | costume intern |
Location Management
| Bart Wenrich | ... | location manager |
| Jay Horne | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Bryan Carrott | ... | musician |
| Barry Cole | ... | associate music supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Hyde | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | title designer |
| Russell Dephillips | ... | picture karts/cars |
| Damon C. Fields | ... | researcher |
| William Keys | ... | production assistant |
| Rafael Osorio | ... | background production assistant |
| Michael A. Pinckney | ... | production assistant |
| Gingi Rochelle | ... | production assistant |
| Charlie Vogel | ... | post-production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gramercy Pictures (I) (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- CIC Victor Video (1996) (Japan) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1996) (Germany) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (1997) (Argentina) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Cinemax (United States) (tv)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (United States) (tv)
- WWOR (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jason and Midget are two young, black teenagers living in Newark,New Jersey, the unofficial car theft capital of the world. Their favourite pastime is that of everybody in their neighbourhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble starts when they steal a police car and the cops launch a violent offensive that involves beating and even shooting suspects.
Written by Robert Zeithammel |
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| Taglines | The only things that matters is the ride. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The city of Newark, New Jersey refused to allow filming in city limits. See more » |
| Goofs | A gray early-'80s Honda Accord is stolen, and a joyride chase ensues. In many shots throughout, the gray car is a Toyota Camry. At the end of the scene, it's an Accord again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Pyromaniac's Love Story/While You Were Sleeping/Destiny Turns on the Radio/New Jersey Drive/Underneath (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Funky Piano See more » |
| Quotes |
Midget:
You have the right to be stupid as geek motherfuckers. See more » |