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Strays

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.7K
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Strays (1997)
  • Crime
  • Drama
Rick is a small time drug dealer and bouncer in NYC, who's tired of the long string of one night stands and wants a lasting relationship. His 3 buddies are not looking for change.Rick is a small time drug dealer and bouncer in NYC, who's tired of the long string of one night stands and wants a lasting relationship. His 3 buddies are not looking for change.Rick is a small time drug dealer and bouncer in NYC, who's tired of the long string of one night stands and wants a lasting relationship. His 3 buddies are not looking for change.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Vin Diesel
  • Writer
    • Vin Diesel
  • Stars
    • Vin Diesel
    • Joey Dedio
    • T.K. Kirkland
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vin Diesel
  • Writer
    • Vin Diesel
  • Stars
    • Vin Diesel
    • Joey Dedio
    • T.K. Kirkland
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel
    • Rickas Rick
    Joey Dedio
    Joey Dedio
    • Fredas Fred
    T.K. Kirkland
    • Rodneyas Rodney
    Mike Epps
    Mike Epps
    • Mikeas Mike
    F. Valentino Morales
    F. Valentino Morales
    • Tonyas Tony
    Suzanne Lanza
    Suzanne Lanza
    • Heatheras Heather
    Darnell Williams
    • Keithas Keith
    Mihaela Kolich
    • Danielleas Danielle
    • (as Mihaela Tudorof)
    Eugene Osborne Smith
    • Willieas Willie
    Temple Brooks
    • Amyas Amy
    Loni Sabrina Stuart
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    DeAngela Parrish
    • Suzanneas Suzanne
    Marko Kalfa
    • Chrisas Chris
    Joey Iovino
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Louis Albert Von Steidl
    • Jerry Sapersteinas Jerry Saperstein
    Sean M. Silverstein
    • Timothyas Timothy
    • (voice)
    Helen M. Mitchell
    • Bookstore Clerkas Bookstore Clerk
    Freddie Pendavis
    Freddie Pendavis
    • Arthuras Arthur
    • Director
      • Vin Diesel
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      • Vin Diesel
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    • Trivia
      The role of Caparzo in Saving Private Ryan (1998) was written just for Vin Diesel after director Steven Spielberg saw Diesel's independent film Strays (1997), which was also his directorial, writing, producing and lead acting debut.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Heather: Are you alright?

      Rick: Are your parents still together?

      Heather: Yeah, why?

      Rick: My mother used to see this guy, Frank. He's was an illustrator, not that he had done anything. But he used to bring me these books, children's books, as gifts. He eventually uh, left my mom - most of them did. Anyway, he bought me this, this one book, and it was the only book that I begged my mom to read to me. It was called Ferdinand, Ferdinand the Bull. And he wrote on the inside, To a very special kid. And then, Life's a matador. And then signed, Frank. It's my favorite book.

    • Crazy credits
      On the DVD release, the end credits feature an MMVII (2007) copyright date, which reflects the date the DVD was published.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Vin Diesel Moments (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Come To You
      Written by Shani Rigsbee

      Performed by Shani Rigsbee

      Publishing by Cherokee Charm Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Cherokee Music Group

    User reviews12

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    6/10
    Strays....Good Title
    Alright, this movie....is for lack of a better word: interesting. It has it's strengths and weaknesses. Strength 1: Vin Diesel looking, a walk through ten miles of broken glass just to drink his bathwater, HOT! I mean, this whole review could be about this fine specimen of man, but I digress. Strength 2: The acting was good. It seemed almost unscripted. The banter between the gang was perfect and very true to life. Weakness 1: THE ENDING!!! What the hell was that? I mean, let them be together! Bad choice Mr. Diesel, but because of those obviously frequent trips to the gym, I am willing to forgive. Weakness 2: Skipping over when they made love. I know it's petty and girlie and even slightly perverse, but I don't care! I wanted to see some skin. So, there's my review. Thanks.
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    • leereed2009
    • Oct 11, 2010

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бродяги
    • Production company
      • One Race Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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