In Too Deep (1999)

Jeff Cole is a recent graduate of the Cincinnati police academy who dreams of working undercover. His wish is granted and through success is given the task of taking down state-wide crack ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Rymer

Writers:

Michael Henry Brown, Paul Aaron

Stars:

Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Omar Epps	...	Jeff Cole / J. Reid
LL Cool J	...	Dwayne Gittens / God
Nia Long	...	Myra
Stanley Tucci	...	Preston D'Ambrosio
Hill Harper	...	Breezy T.
Jake Weber	...	Daniel Connelly
Richard Brooks	...	Wesley
David Patrick Kelly	...	Rick Scott
Pam Grier	...	Det. Angela Wilson
Veronica Webb	...	Pam
Ron Canada	...	Dr. Bratton
Robert LaSardo	...	Felipe Batista
Gano Grills	...	Frisco
Ivonne Coll	...	Mrs. Batista
Don Harvey	...	Murphy

Storyline

Jeff Cole is a recent graduate of the Cincinnati police academy who dreams of working undercover. His wish is granted and through success is given the task of taking down state-wide crack dealer Dwayne Gittens aka "God". Gittens is known as a family man and a man of the people, contributing to his community and helping those in need. However, there is another side to him, a ruthless leader of a criminal empire who will torture or kill anyone without question. Over time, Cole develops a close friendship with Gittens. Cole's superiors worry that the line between cop and bad guy is getting blurred and that both identities are becoming one. Cole's loyalties are put to the ultimate test just as there is enough evidence to take Gittens down for good.

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Plot Keywords:

undercover | police | cunnilingus | oral sex | sex scene | 

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Taglines:

A fearless cop is taking on a ruthless crimelord. He knew the risks. He just didn't know how far he would have to go.

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brutal violence, strong sexuality, language and drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 August 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

A bűn mélyén

Filming Locations:

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,220,297, 29 August 1999, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$14,003,141, 7 November 1999

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dimension Films, Miramax, Suntaur Entertainment Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

LL Cool J's wife Pam (Veronica Webb) was also featured on his 1989 album cover for "Walking With A Panther".

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Quotes

God: Latique, hold the fucking bag!
Latique: I'm holding it.
God: If you let this bag go one more time, Imma break your jaw! Hold the bag.
Latique: OK, I hear you.

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Connections

Referenced in Jersey Girl (2004)

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Soundtracks

Rowdy Rowdy
Performed by 50 Cent
Written by 50 Cent (as C. Jackson), David Love (as D. Love)
Produced by Kid Capri
Courtesy of Track Masters Records / Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

PRICELESS....

First, I liked the script and it benefitted because of the casting too. LL Cool J gives a good performance as "God" a ruthless crime lord as well as Omar Epps in a very different role but still manages to keep that street charisma that he has. Nia Long's character Myra was perfect to draw the line between his police work and his personal life. this also starts Stanley Tucci, Pam Grier, Hassan Johnson and Veronica Webb.

one of my all-time favorites...

9.5/10