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In Too Deep

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
6.6K
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Pam Grier, Stanley Tucci, Shane Daly, Jermaine Dupri, Omar Epps, Hill Harper, LL Cool J, Veronica Webb, Camille James, Lloyd Adams, Philip Akin, Anna Carolina Alvim, Karina Arroyave, Richard Blackburn, Ron Canada, Kevin Chapman, Ivonne Coll, K.C. Collins, Brenda Denmark, Aunjanue Ellis, Delores Etienne, Sticky Fingaz, Shyheim Franklin, Wendii Fulford, Brian Furlong, Catherine Goudier, Gano Grills, Jackie Hargrave, Don Harvey, Edward Heeley, Hassan Johnson, Robert LaSardo, Mya, Nas, Victor Rivers, Derrick Simmons, David Spates, Lenore Thomas Douglas, Katherine Trowell, Avery Kidd Waddell, Richard Brooks, and WBBrown II in In Too Deep (1999)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Right out of police academy, Jeff/Omar Epps starts as undercover cop in Cincinnati. First it's small time cases but he proves himself and moves up to a big case - befriending a brutal crime ... Read allRight out of police academy, Jeff/Omar Epps starts as undercover cop in Cincinnati. First it's small time cases but he proves himself and moves up to a big case - befriending a brutal crime boss.Right out of police academy, Jeff/Omar Epps starts as undercover cop in Cincinnati. First it's small time cases but he proves himself and moves up to a big case - befriending a brutal crime boss.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
6.6K
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  • Director
    • Michael Rymer
  • Writers
    • Michael Henry Brown
    • Paul Aaron
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Adams
    • Philip Akin
    • Anna Carolina Alvim
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Rymer
  • Writers
    • Michael Henry Brown
    • Paul Aaron
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Adams
    • Philip Akin
    • Anna Carolina Alvim
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos1

    In Too Deep
    Trailer 1:05
    In Too Deep

    Photos36

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    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)
    Omar Epps and LL Cool J in In Too Deep (1999)

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    Lloyd Adams
    Lloyd Adams
    • Ray-Rayas Ray-Ray
    Philip Akin
    • Ministeras Minister
    Anna Carolina Alvim
    Anna Carolina Alvim
    • Esperanza Batistaas Esperanza Batista
    • (as Anna Alvim)
    Karina Arroyave
    Karina Arroyave
    • G.G.as G.G.
    Richard Blackburn
    • Officer #1as Officer #1
    Richard Brooks
    Richard Brooks
    • Wesleyas Wesley
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Dr. Brattonas Dr. Bratton
    Kevin Chapman
    Kevin Chapman
    • O'Hanlonas O'Hanlon
    Ivonne Coll
    Ivonne Coll
    • Mrs. Batistaas Mrs. Batista
    K.C. Collins
    K.C. Collins
    • Lookoutas Lookout
    • (as Chris Collins)
    Shane Daly
    • Batista Cop #1as Batista Cop #1
    Brenda Denmark
    • Mrs. Coyas Mrs. Coy
    • (as Brenda Thomas Denmark)
    Guillermo Díaz
    Guillermo Díaz
    • Miguel Batistaas Miguel Batista
    • (as Guillermo Diaz)
    Jermaine Dupri
    Jermaine Dupri
    • Melvinas Melvin
    Aunjanue Ellis
    Aunjanue Ellis
    • Deniseas Denise
    Omar Epps
    Omar Epps
    • Jeff Coleas Jeff Cole…
    Delores Etienne
    • Grandmotheras Grandmother
    Sticky Fingaz
    Sticky Fingaz
    • Ozzieas Ozzie
    • Director
      • Michael Rymer
    • Writers
      • Michael Henry Brown
      • Paul Aaron
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to Omar Epps in several interviews, In Too Deep is based (loosely) on the true story of an undercover police officer who infiltrated an inner-city drug empire and took down the crimelord in charge. The undercover cop later committed suicide as a result of being "in too deep" in his undercover character role within the criminal organization.
    • Quotes

      God: Stinking motherfucking bitch.

      Jeff Cole: What's up with the little man?

      God: Smells like he messed up his diaper. You'll be alright boo-boo.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Chill Factor/In Too Deep/Dudley Do-Right/The Astronaut's Wife/All the Little Animals (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Quiet Storm (Remix)
      Performed Mobb Deep featuring Lil' Kim (as Lil' Kim)

      Written by Havoc (as K. Muchita), Prodigy (as A. Johnson), Lil' Kim (as K. Jones),

      J. Lighty, Melle Mel (as M. Glover), Sylvia Robinson (as S. Robinson)

      Produced by Havoc

      Mobb Deep appears courtesy of Loud Records

      Lil' Kim appears courtesy of Queen Bee Records/Undeas Entertainment/Atlantic Recording Corporation

    User reviews40

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Good crime drama
    Plot (7 out of 10): An OK plot about J. Reid developing as an undercover cop. No major investigation facts or any plot twists. It's straightfoward and simple, but a nice story.

    Acting (7 out of 10): Acting is good, even though everyone is pretty much as plain as it is.

    Entertainment (8 out of 10): It's good entertainment. No major action scenes or unbelieveable shots. Everything is just like a real book about a guy that wants to make a difference. You're in tension on any other scene, vowing for Reid.

    Soundtrack (5 out of 10): No major scores.

    Special Effects (10 out of 10): Max rating, since everything tha's shown feels real. Makeup is good and no CGI is seen. Keep in mind that this movie uses little special effects.

    Movie's main characteristic: Character-driven.

    Final Score: 7.4 (7).

    Summary: In Too Deep is a solid crime drama about an undercover cop struggling with his personal life plus his own mind. Being in too deep in the scheme makes him start to forget who he really is, although even that is not strongly developed. The movie runs for a short time and shows us what we need to know without dragging too much.
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    • Oct 21, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • На дні безодні
    • Filming locations
      • Ohio River, Kentucky, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Miramax
      • Suntaur Entertainment Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,011,454
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,220,297
      • Aug 29, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,011,454
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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