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Gridlock'd

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
15K
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Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)
Theatrical Trailer from Gramercy Pictures
Play trailer2:26
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ComedyCrimeDrama

Two friends try to kick their drug addiction after a friend dies from an overdose, when they try to enroll in a detox program, things quickly go wrong.Two friends try to kick their drug addiction after a friend dies from an overdose, when they try to enroll in a detox program, things quickly go wrong.Two friends try to kick their drug addiction after a friend dies from an overdose, when they try to enroll in a detox program, things quickly go wrong.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Vondie Curtis-Hall
  • Writer
    • Vondie Curtis-Hall
  • Stars
    • Tupac Shakur
    • Tim Roth
    • Thandiwe Newton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vondie Curtis-Hall
  • Writer
    • Vondie Curtis-Hall
  • Stars
    • Tupac Shakur
    • Tim Roth
    • Thandiwe Newton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 47User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Gridlock'd
    Trailer 2:26
    Gridlock'd

    Photos138

    Tim Roth, Tupac Shakur, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Thandiwe Newton in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Vondie Curtis-Hall in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tim Roth in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Thandiwe Newton in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Vondie Curtis-Hall and Tom Towles in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)
    Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd (1997)

    Top cast

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    Tupac Shakur
    Tupac Shakur
    • Spoonas Spoon
    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Stretchas Stretch
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Cookieas Cookie
    Charles Fleischer
    Charles Fleischer
    • Mr. Woodsonas Mr. Woodson
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Blind Manas Blind Man
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Supervisoras Supervisor
    John Sayles
    John Sayles
    • Cop #1as Cop #1
    Eric Payne
    Eric Payne
    • Cop #2as Cop #2
    Tom Towles
    Tom Towles
    • D-Reper's Henchmanas D-Reper's Henchman
    Tom Wright
    Tom Wright
    • Koolaidas Koolaid
    James Shanta
    • Patrolman #1as Patrolman #1
    Jim O'Malley
    • Patrolman #2as Patrolman #2
    George Poulos
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Debbie Zaricor
    Debbie Zaricor
    • Clerkas Clerk
    Mik Scriba
    Mik Scriba
    • Officer #1as Officer #1
    Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu
    • Cee-Ceeas Cee-Cee
    • (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
    Richmond Arquette
    Richmond Arquette
    • Resident Doctoras Resident Doctor
    Billie Neal
    • Medicaid Woman #1as Medicaid Woman #1
    • Director
      • Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • Writer
      • Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police. —Andy Bogursky <bogursky@erols.com>
    murder of an asian womanmurder of a pregnant womanpregnancybuddy copweird53 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Good time to kick.. Bad day to pick.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for graphic drug use, pervasive strong language, some violence and brief nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to producer Damian Jones, Tupac Shakur was also making music videos and recording music every day after filming. The producers convinced Shakur to cut back on his musical activities because his exhaustion was affecting his performance.
    • Goofs
      Supposed to be Detroit, but every license plate is "Ohio".
    • Quotes

      Supervisor: Let me see if you understand this, my man. Rules are rules. Am I supposed to change 'em because you sitting across there screaming? Take a look at you. You fucking walk in here after, five, ten, however many years, and because today is the day you decide to kick, the whole fucking world is supposed to stop? Is that it? We all have been waiting for the day that you come through that door and tell us you no longer wanted to be a fucking dope fiend? Right? Get the fuck away from my desk.

    • Crazy credits
      For Tupac "One Love" R.I.P.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Dialogue Groove
      Written by Robert J. Walsh

    User reviews47

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    ...an endless chase that keeps you awake all through the movie.
    Rhythm is the key of this superb movie, the elapse is basically an endless chase that keeps you awake all through the movie. Besides the whole atmosphere is very cool the decadence of the junkie world has a glamour of its own, mostly when it's magnificent represented by Tim Roth (the acid James Cagney) and Tupac Shakur who really shows us his acting skills here. You gonna love him. The movie is basically perfect in the sense there's nothing to criticize: On every single aspect the movie is magnificent.

    Vondie Curtis-Hall simply couldn't make a better debut as a director.
    helpful•42
    10
    • max-61
    • Jan 21, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • У безвиході
    • Filming locations
      • Lacy Street Production Center - 2630 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Def Pictures
      • Dragon Pictures
      • Interscope Communications
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,571,205
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,678,372
      • Feb 2, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,571,205
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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