In 1932, two strangers are wrongfully convicted and develop a strong friendship in prison that lasts them through the 20th century.In 1932, two strangers are wrongfully convicted and develop a strong friendship in prison that lasts them through the 20th century.In 1932, two strangers are wrongfully convicted and develop a strong friendship in prison that lasts them through the 20th century.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 6 nominations total
- Goldmouth
- (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Ray and Claude are standing on a box of bottles, Claude mentions that a one of his toes has slipped into one of them. This actually happened during the take, but Martin Lawrence kept going, despite Eddie Murphy's laughing, which is genuine.
- GoofsWhen Ray and Claude are older in the superintendents house talking in their room. You can see that Ray is fixing his bodysuit. He is pulling down his stomach.
- Quotes
Goldmouth: Maybe I oughta eat *your* cornbread.
Rayford Gibson: Motherfucker, you can't have my cornbread. That's for damn sure. Cause if you try and take my cornbread, Part 2 of my killing spree is gon' begin up in here on your ass, right now. You thinking about my cornbread, better get the taste out your mouth. That's for damn sure.
Claude Banks: Ray, chill out...
Rayford Gibson: No, fuck him. Fuck that, 'cause I'm from New York City, goddammit. Nobody take no cornbread from me. That goes for anyone of you motherfucking farmers who wanna start some shit. You fuck around with me, there's gonna be consequences and repercussions.
- Crazy creditsBloopers are shown during the closing credits.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Maxwell: Fortunate (1999)
- SoundtracksWake Up Everybody
Written by Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Victor Carstarphen
Produced by Wyclef Jean and Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis
Performed by Robby Pardlo
Courtesy of Booga Basement Records
One of the most funniest films I have seen.
I have seen this so many times and I don't understand why it has only scored a 6/10!
I always think that story lines that cover a large chunk of the characters' lives are always very interesting as the audience gets to see how they evolve and change with age. All of the characters pull this off - over the years we see Ray (Eddie Murphy) change from a young confident individual who never gives up hope to a tired old grouchy man who is hard of hearing; but its never sad. Even when the characters are riddled with old age the humour is still fantastic.
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Condenados a fugarse
- Filming locations
- Locke, Sacramento, California, USA('Natchez-under-the-Hill')
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $80,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $64,016,268
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $20,414,775
- Apr 18, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $73,475,268
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1