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    State Property

    • 20022002
    • RR
    • 1h 28min
    IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    1.9K
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    Memphis Bleek, Damon Dash, Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, and Omillio Sparks in State Property (2002)
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    Beans decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. State Property follows Beans and his crew, as they take over the city creating mayhem as their empire builds.
    Beans decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. State Property follows Beans and his crew, as they take over the city creating mayhem as their empire builds.
    Beans decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. State Property follows Beans and his crew, as they take over the city creating mayhem as their empire builds.
    Beans decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. State Property follows Beans and his crew, as they take over the city creating mayhem as their empire builds.
    Beans decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. State Property follows Beans and his crew, as they take over the city creating mayhem as their empire builds.

    • Director
      • Abdul Malik Abbott
    • Writers
      • Abdul Malik Abbott
      • Ernest 'Tron' Anderson
    • Stars
      • Beanie Sigel
      • Omillio Sparks
      • Memphis Bleek
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Abdul Malik Abbott
    • Writers
      • Abdul Malik Abbott
      • Ernest 'Tron' Anderson
    • Stars
      • Beanie Sigel
      • Omillio Sparks
      • Memphis Bleek
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    • 48User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
    • 9Metascore
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    Beanie Sigel in State Property (2002)
    Abdul Malik Abbott, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Brother Newz, and Oschino in State Property (2002)

    Top cast

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    Beanie Sigel
    • Beans
    Omillio Sparks
    • Baby Boy
    Memphis Bleek
    Memphis Bleek
    • Blizz
    Damon Dash
    Damon Dash
    • 'Boss' Dame
    Sundy Carter
    Sundy Carter
    • Aisha
    Tyran 'Ty-Ty' Smith
    • Shareef
    Oschino
    • D-Nice
    Jay-Z
    Jay-Z
    • Untouchable J
    Brother Newz
    • P-Nut
    Randolph Curtis Rand
    • Saul Weisberg
    Nicole Madeo
    • Leslie Tucci
    Leslie Pilgrim
    • Aja
    Kyndra Monet
    • Selena
    Pain in da Ass
    • Mario
    Dee Lee
    • Poochie
    Rell
    • Butter
    Leah Leatherbury
    • Tonya
    Reb
    • Snoop
    • Director
      • Abdul Malik Abbott
    • Writers
      • Abdul Malik Abbott
      • Ernest 'Tron' Anderson
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    Storyline

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    Frustrated with being broke, Beans (Beanie Sigel) decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. The film follows Beans and his crew, the ABM, as they take over the city, creating mayhem as their empire builds. Beans now struggles to maintain his family life while bumping heads with opposing gangsters and police. It all comes to a head when he cannot surpass the city's most notorious crew, run by Untouchable J (Jay-Z) and Dame (Damon Dash). The moves Beans and the ABM decide to make come with severe consequences. —PhatBleek
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • You Either Get Down Or You Lay Down.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Crime
      • Action
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence and sexuality, nonstop language, and drug content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Filmed on some of the main drug dealer streets in Philadelphia, the crew were often nervous about their safety in these locations.
    • Goofs
      When Baby Boy was threatening Cesear's mom he actually walks off to the left of the scene because he can't keep a straight face.
    • Quotes

      Beans: This city right here we call brotherly love? Ain't no love here.

    • Connections
      Followed by State Property 2 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Roc the Mic
      (feat. Beanie Sigel and Freeway)

      Performed by State Property

      Written by D. Grant, J. Smith, Freeway (as L. Pridgen)

      Published by Shakur Al-Din / Hitco South / F.O.B. Music Publishing (ASCAP) / Efartooee Music

      Courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC

      Produced by Just Blaze for F.O.B. Entertainment / N.Q.C. Management / Roc The World

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A Roc-A-Fella Crime Story
    This movie is straight comedy. I was cracking up watching it. Beanie Sigel is "Beans" a psychotic Pilly drug dealer who is bent on making it all the way to the top of the drug game. His method is direct and to the point. If you don't join his crew, he's going to kill you. I real offer that you can't refuse.

    Damon Dash and Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) are rival drug dealers who are at the top of the drug game. Dash is very funny in his role. You can hardly understand what the hell Jay-Z is saying. The comedy is that as Beans comes up the ladder towards Dash, he doesn't even know who the hell they are, and even tells him as much. However, Dash, who is Damon in this movie, quickly lets him know that he can still be street when necessary, by kidnapping Beans's woman. (That phone exchange is classic!!)

    This is a straight to video movie, but it is worth watching. I crack up every time I watch it. The acting isn't Oscar worthy, but it's decent. The women in here are attractive, especially Jay-Z's hit girl at the end. The plot is basic, so you won't have a problem following along. Worth a look.
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    • davesmooth
    • Apr 9, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Get Down or Lay Down
    • Filming locations
      • Paterson, New Jersey, USA
    • Production company
      • Roc-a-fella Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,106,838
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $452,028
      • Jan 20, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,106,838
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28min
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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