Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Omar Epps | ... | Greg Yance | |
| Delroy Lindo | ... | Calhoun | |
| Rachel Ticotin | ... | McBride | |
| Anthony 'Treach' Criss | ... | Tyrone (as Treach) | |
| Justin Pierce | ... | Eddie | |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Sharon | |
| Jo D. Jonz | ... | Pookie (as Jo. D. Jónz) | |
| Badja Djola | ... | Disciple Leader | |
| William Forsythe | ... | Sorley | |
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Robin Michelle McClamb | ... | Greg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn) |
| Tom Nowicki | ... | Hogan | |
| Pepa | ... | Laverne (as Sandra 'Pepa' Denton) | |
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Kristen Jones | ... | Crystal |
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Byron Altman | ... | Pookie's Killer |
| Ed Grady | ... | Johnny the Farmer | |
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Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds. Written by Pat McCurry <ccgrad97@aol.com>
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boot camp | prison | drill instructor | drug dealing | drug possession |Taglines:
There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.Genres:
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Rated R for strong language, some violence and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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6 September 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Das Camp - Nur die Stärksten kommen durch See more »Company Credits
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Written by Dion Parson
Performed by Marc Cary
Courtesy of Arabesque Recordings
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Actor Clifton Powell is not credited for appearing in this film. Powell portrayed King, Yance's boss. See more »Quotes
Calhoun: You know you're the enemy, Yance. Oh, you don't know that, do you? I bet your black ass doesn't even know there's a war going on. I'm not talking about the war on crime and drugs, I'm talking about the war between black people and niggers. And that's what you are, Yance. You a motherfucking nigger. Let me tell you something. God... I *hate* niggers, but I love black people. Honest, hard-working, law-abiding black people. Niggers like you, you make me sick. It's no problem for a nigger to get ...See more »
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Down de RoadWritten by Dion Parson
Performed by Marc Cary
Courtesy of Arabesque Recordings
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This TV movie is a bleak but insightful look at how a young black American copes with and ultimately benefits from being sent to a Boot Camp instead of prison. I did enjoy this movie as it took us into the dark and depressing life of a young African American but it could have been so much better. I would have liked the relationship with the two gang Bangers to have been explored a little bit more and we could also have done without the slushy sentimental bit in the middle of the film.
I had never heard of the actor Omar Epps and I was impresssed with him in the lead role. Over all a good movie. 7 out of 10.