Three problem teens sent to jail are offered a deal to work with an undercover cop, uncover an intricate drug ring and are caught in a deadly set-up. With cops on their trail, they have little time to solve the case and clear their names.
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- 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Julie
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| Giovanni Ribisi | ... |
Pete
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| Omar Epps | ... |
Linc
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| Dennis Farina | ... |
Greer
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| Josh Brolin | ... |
Billy
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| Steve Harris | ... |
Briggs
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| Richard Jenkins | ... |
Mothershed
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| Larry Brandenburg | ... |
Eckford
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Lionel Mark Smith | ... |
Lanier
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| Sam McMurray | ... |
Tricky
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| Michael O'Neill | ... |
Greene
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| Stephen Kay | ... |
Bald Dude
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| Bodhi Elfman | ... |
Gilbert - Skinny Freak
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| Holmes Osborne | ... |
Mr. Cochrane
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| Dey Young | ... |
Mrs. Cochrane
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| Toby Huss | ... |
Red
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| Michael Lerner | ... |
Howard
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| Monet Mazur | ... |
Howard's Girlfriend - Sally
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Mariah O'Brien | ... |
Tiffany
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Steve Chambers | ... |
Howard's Muscle
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| Tommy J. Huff | ... |
Howard's Muscle
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Gary McLarty | ... |
Howard's Muscle
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Jason Maves | ... |
Kirk
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Casey Verst | ... |
Kevin
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Ricky Lesser | ... |
Kris
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| Carmen Llywelyn | ... |
Alley Prostitute
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| Pilar Sanders | ... |
Pickup Girl
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Khristian Lupo | ... |
Tiffany's Boyfriend
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Joey Day | ... |
Billy's Other Girlfriend
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Dean Marsico | ... |
Bartender
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| Dick 'Skip' Evans | ... |
Pilot
(as Skip Evans)
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| Eddie Griffin | ... |
Sonny
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| Sophia Crawford | ... |
Bulldog (uncredited)
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Karolyna Medina | ... |
Party Goer (uncredited)
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Jamar Welch | ... |
The DJ (uncredited)
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Cynthia Windham | ... |
Bag Lady (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Scott Silver | ||
Written by
| Buddy Ruskin | ... | (characters) |
| Stephen Kay | ... | (written by) & |
| Scott Silver | ... | (written by) and |
| Kate Lanier | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Michael Bennett | ... | co-producer |
| David Ladd | ... | executive producer |
| Kate Lanier | ... | producer |
| Tony Ludwig | ... | producer |
| Ben Myron | ... | producer |
| Alan Riche | ... | producer |
| Aaron Spelling | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Stenta | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| BC Smith | ||
Cinematography by
| Ellen Kuras | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Dorian Harris | ||
Editorial Department
| Imelda Betiong | ... | second assistant editor |
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
| Dave Lee | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Chris Mantzaris | ... | post-production production assistant |
| Melissa Remenarich-Aperlo | ... | first assistant editor (as Melissa A. Remenarich) |
| Anthony Santiago | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Mike Stanwick | ... | color timer (as Michael Stanwick) |
| Danielle Sterling | ... | post-production coordinator (as Danielle Laff Sterling) |
Casting By
| Christine Sheaks | ||
Production Design by
| Patrick Sherman | ||
Art Direction by
| Andrew Max Cahn | ||
Set Decoration by
| Patricia Elias | ||
Costume Design by
| Arianne Phillips | ||
Makeup Department
| Lance Anderson | ... | special effects makeup artist |
| Tena Austin | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Stacey K. Black | ... | additional assistant hair stylist |
| Jill Cady | ... | key makeup artist |
| Romy Fleming | ... | key hair stylist (as Romy D. Fleming) |
| Kathy Jeung | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Danes |
| Laura LaRocca | ... | hair stylist |
| Lona Vigi | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Danes |
Production Management
| JoAnn Perritano | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Linda Brachman | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Lisa Demaine | ... | first assistant director: second unit (as Lisa Campbell) |
| Shane Dixon | ... | second unit director |
| Timothy Grant Engle | ... | second second assistant director |
| John Hockridge | ... | first assistant director |
| Joseph J. Kontra | ... | second assistant director (as Joe Kontra) |
| Joe Lotito | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Melissa Rudman | ... | dga trainee |
| Rebecca Strickland Weathersby | ... | second assistant director: second unit (as Rebecca Strickland) |
| Nicholas Wolfert | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jr. Ed Borasch | ... | property master (as Edward J. Borasch Jr.) |
| William Eliscu | ... | art department assistant |
| Jim Feldman | ... | art illustrator (as James Feldman) |
| Mick Flowers | ... | assistant property master |
| Matthew Gilbert | ... | set dresser (as Matt Gilbert) |
| Stephanie Higgins Frey | ... | art department coordinator (as Stephanie Higgins) |
| Tom Hrupcho | ... | paint foreman (as Thomas J. Hrupcho) |
| Lisa M. Kittredge-Rodriguez | ... | construction auditor (as Lisa M. Kittredge) |
| Eleas Kostis | ... | set painter |
| Steven Ladish | ... | set dresser |
| Mark Lapotsky | ... | greens person |
| Justin J. LaPresle | ... | gang boss |
| Joe Ondrejko | ... | construction coordinator |
| Paul Pastorelli | ... | leadman: reshoots |
| Jani Randall | ... | property swing |
| Glenn H. Roberts | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Samp | ... | stand-by painter |
| Megan M. Sinclair | ... | assistant property master |
| Jay Siroy | ... | construction foreman (as Jay Sircy) |
| Brett C. Smith | ... | leadman (as Brett Smith) |
| Catherine Smith | ... | set designer (as Cat Smith) |
Sound Department
| Pembrooke Andrews | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Thor Benitez | ... | adr recordist |
| Matthew C. Beville | ... | adr mixer |
| Michael Broomberg | ... | foley artist |
| Eddie Bydalek | ... | sound recordist (as Eddie Bydalck) |
| Steve Cain | ... | boom operator |
| John Chandler | ... | foley editor |
| Harry Cohen | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ron Cooper | ... | boom operator |
| Paul Curtis | ... | dialogue editor |
| Andrew DeCristofaro | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Eric Erickson | ... | sound recordist |
| Marshall Garlington | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jonathan Karp | ... | sound effects editor |
| Shawn Kennelly | ... | foley mixer |
| C. Darin Knight | ... | production sound recordist (as Darin Knight) |
| Mark Lanza | ... | sound effects editor (as Mark A. Lanza) |
| Ross Levy | ... | boom operator: second unit |
| Mark Lewer | ... | stereo sound consultant: DTS |
| Michael Miller | ... | adr mixer |
| Timothy Pearson | ... | foley artist |
| Jack Rametta | ... | adr mixer |
| Scott Reed | ... | head sound manager |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley artist (as Joanie Rowe) |
| Sean Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Ann Scibelli | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| Dan Scolnik | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Brad Sherman | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer |
| D. Chris Smith | ... | sound effects editor |
| Frederick H. Stahly | ... | dialogue editor |
| Chris Staszak | ... | foley recordist |
| John C. Stuver | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ken Teaney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Thompson | ... | foley mixer |
| Tim Walston | ... | sound effects editor |
| Aaron D. Weisblatt | ... | dialogue editor (as Aaron Weisblatt) |
| Jeffrey R. Whitcher | ... | sound effects editor (as Jeff Whitcher) |
| Chad Whitman | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| John C. Hartigan | ... | mechanical effects coordinator (as John Hartigan) |
| Chris Walkowiak | ... | mechanical effects |
Visual Effects by
| Stephen Lawes | ... | main title designer |
Stunts
| Gregory J. Barnett | ... | stunt player (as Greg Barnett) |
| David Barrett | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Troy Brown | ... | stunts |
| Jacob Chambers | ... | stunt performer |
| Laura Lee Connery | ... | stunt player |
| Sophia Crawford | ... | stunts |
| Shane Dixon | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Kofi Elam | ... | stunt performer |
| Kenny Endoso | ... | stunt player |
| Michael Endoso | ... | stunts |
| Tim Gilbert | ... | stunt player |
| Troy Gilbert | ... | stunt player |
| Jack Gill | ... | stunt player |
| Mark Hicks | ... | stunt player |
| Norman Howell | ... | stunt player |
| Henry Kingi | ... | stunt player |
| Khristian Lupo | ... | stunts |
| Bennie Moore | ... | stunt player |
| Manny Perry | ... | stunt player |
| Susan Purkhiser | ... | stunt player |
| Jimmy N. Roberts | ... | stunt player |
| Troy Robinson | ... | stunts |
| Erik Rondell | ... | stunt player |
| Keith Tellez | ... | stunt player |
| Danny Wynands | ... | stunt player (as Dan Wynands) |
| Stanton Barrett | ... | stunt double: Josh Brolin (uncredited) |
| Charlie Brewer | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Christian J. Fletcher | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Clay Donahue Fontenot | ... | stunt double: Lionel Mark Smith (uncredited) |
| Mark Hicks | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Paul M. Lane | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Diana R. Lupo | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dustin Meier | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
| Charlie Picerni | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chris Sayour | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Curtis A. Andrews Jr. | ... | lighting technician |
| William D. Barber | ... | camera operator (as William Barber) |
| Mindy Bee | ... | loader: "b" camera |
| Loren Corl | ... | key grip |
| Andreas Crawford | ... | dolly grip |
| Dhamarata Dhiensuwana | ... | key rigging grip |
| Christian E. Dirkes | ... | grip |
| François Duhamel | ... | still photographer (as Francois Duhamel) |
| Yusef Edmonds | ... | second assistant camera |
| Tim Flugum | ... | video assist operator |
| Chris Friebus | ... | film loader |
| Scot Gaal | ... | key rigging lighting technician |
| Renan Galindo | ... | assistant lighting technician |
| David Gamerman | ... | chief lighting technician (as Dave Gamerman) |
| Anthony D. Guzman | ... | lighting technician |
| Christian J. Killingsworth | ... | electrician |
| Michael Listorti | ... | b dolly grip |
| Jerry L. Marshall | ... | grip |
| Scott McGeo | ... | best boy grip |
| Merrick Morton | ... | still photographer |
| Pat O'Mara | ... | grip |
| Reinhart 'Rayteam' Peschke | ... | gaffer |
| Sandi Sissel | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Baird Steptoe | ... | first assistant camera (as Baird B. Steptoe Sr.) |
| Ronnie Sweeting | ... | video assist operator |
| Vich Thiensuwana | ... | rigging grip |
| Henry Tirl | ... | camera operator: "b" camera / steadicam operator |
| John Young | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| David Anthony | ... | extras casting |
| Judy Cook | ... | extras casting |
| Cassandra Kulukundis | ... | casting associate |
| David Parada | ... | extras casting (as David Anthony Parada) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anita Louise Brown | ... | key costumer (as Anita Brown) |
| Nancy Jarzynko | ... | costumer |
| Marina Marit | ... | key set costumer |
| Trish Summerville | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Yana Syrkin | ... | costume supervisor |
| Laura Rubio | ... | additional costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| John Grant | ... | assistant location manager / location coordinator |
| Michael Paolillo | ... | location manager (as Mike Paolillo) |
| Jack R. Tate | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Tim Boyle | ... | music mixer / music recordist |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor |
| Randy Gerston | ... | music supervisor |
| Earle Hagen | ... | composer: theme music |
| Tod Holcomb | ... | preview music editor |
| Norman Ludwin | ... | musician |
| Miriam Mayer | ... | violin and viola |
| John Richards | ... | additional music mixer |
| John Rodd | ... | orchestral scoring recordist |
| Amy Rosen | ... | music coordinator |
| Dennis Sager | ... | scoring engineer |
| Ellen Segal | ... | supervising music editor |
| Tim Simonec | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jayne-Ann Tenggren | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car |
| Nicki Johnson | ... | transportation assistant |
| Ted Moser | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Randy Musselman | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Homa Alamdari | ... | assistant: Mr. Ladd |
| Diana Austin | ... | production accountant (as Diana J. Austin) |
| Heath Banks | ... | production assistant |
| Ronald Burwick | ... | assistant: Mr. Silver (as Ron Burwick) |
| Cullen G. Chambers | ... | stand-in: Omar Epps |
| Erica Stenta Cisneros | ... | production assistant |
| Jennifer Conroy | ... | production secretary |
| Mike Farrell | ... | production assistant |
| Penny Gillman | ... | payroll accountant |
| Matthew Hirsch | ... | production assistant |
| Renate Kamer | ... | assistant: Mr. Spelling |
| Connie Kunz | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Mike E. Landau | ... | production assistant (as Mike Landau) |
| Lance Mancuso | ... | studio medic |
| Mark McRiley | ... | first aid |
| Stephanie McRiley | ... | craft service |
| Christian Mock | ... | assistant: BC Smith |
| Mark Pinkosh | ... | utility stand-in |
| Amber Pollard | ... | production assistant |
| Raymond Prososki | ... | production assistant |
| Ahmed Saker | ... | second unit medic |
| Ron Schmidt | ... | production coordinator |
| Matthew D. Smith | ... | key set production assistant (as Matthew Smith) |
| Sandy Stephen | ... | production assistant |
| Spooky Stevens | ... | unit publicist |
| Mike Sudrow | ... | weapons technical advisor |
| Jeff Valeri | ... | production assistant |
| Ronald Cosmo Vecchiarelli | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jonathan Wechsler | ... | assistant: Mr. Bennett |
| Karen M. Fuchs | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Shannon K. Irvin-Sansaricq | ... | Manager: Production Finance Accountant MGM/UA (uncredited) |
| Mark C. Smith | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1999) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1999) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1999) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1999) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1999) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1999) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Chapel Distribution (1999) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Argentina Video Home (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Varus Video (1999) (Russia) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Norway) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Japan) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Spain) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (through)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (France) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2002) (Italy) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2002) (Japan) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Japan) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Japan) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2006) (Japan) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2007) (Japan) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Starz (2019) (United States) (tv)
- 9Go! (2022) (Australia) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (Canada) (DVD) (Québec)
- MGM Home Entertainment (Canada) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Ultimate Effects (mechanical effects)
Other Companies
- C.A.S.T. Security (security)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Deluxe Catering (catering)
- Digital Cut Post Inc. (avid film composers provided by)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- EFX Systems (sound editorial)
- Elektra Entertainment (soundtrack album available on)
- Film Art (artwork)
- Gibbons Ltd. (weapons supplied by)
- Hollywood Title (end titles)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (opticals)
- International Catering (catering: second unit)
- Levis (the producers wish to thank)
- O'Henry Sound Studios (music mixed at)
- Paskal Lighting (lighting and grip equipment)
- Picture Mill (title design and production)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- The Newman Scoring Stage, Twentieth Century Fox Studios (music recorded at)
- The Record Plant (music recorded at)
- The Wilshire Stages (re-recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Three minor delinquints (Danes, Ribisi, and Epps) are recruited by a cop (Farina) working undercover to bust a cop/drug ring. When the officer who recruited them is killed, they go above and beyond the call of duty to solve the murder; and bust the drug ring. Suffering the jibes, and ridicule of fellow officers; they struggle to save their names, and that of their deceased benefactor.
Written by J. D. Keith |
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| Taglines | They did the crime, They paid the time, Now they're...undercover? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $50,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,064,716, 28 Mar 1999 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Omar Epps mentioned in several interviews that he greatly disliked the denim Levi's clothes he and the cast had to wear because the jeans were very tight. He mentioned that there are several moments captured on screen during film where he wears a frown and grimace facial expression due to his jeans being too tight. The clothing in the film was specifically customized and provided by Levi's. When the film was released, Levi's put out denim commercials featuring Epps, Danes, and Ribisi. See more » |
| Goofs | Near the end, Peter Cochran and Julie Barnes jump out of a moving vehicle that crashes into an almost empty warehouse. After it crashes through one wall, you can hear tires screeching as if someone had slammed on the brakes. However, no one was in the vehicle to do so. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Mod Squad/Doug's 1st Movie/A Walk on the Moon/Edtv/Among Giants (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Goin' Crazy See more » |
| Quotes |
[Julie hits Pete across the head]
Julie: Nice job. Pete: Okay, I really did not like that at all, all right? Let me just explain somethin'. I was blending. Julie: You just blended your ass right out of the club, man Pete: Oh, come on! They're gonna let me back in the club. Julie: Oh no, I believe the words were "you're gone for-fucking-ever." Greer's gonna kick your ass Pete: Hey you know what? Eat me. Julie: Come on. Lets go. You wanna lose another fight, Petey? Pete: No. Who was the guy that you were talkin' to all night? Julie: What guy? Pete: Yeah, "what guy." What guy? Linc: A suspect? Julie: What? No. I don't even know what he's talkin' about. God, how could you see anything? You had your head buried in a pair of tits all night. Pete: I could see things because I got eyes behind my head, all right? Julie's got a boyfriend. Julie's got... Julie: Please grow up! Pete: Let's all together, in harmony. See more » |