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Gradation

  • 20192019
  • 1h 22m
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Mike Breyer, Lynne Newton, Dwight Turner, and Paul Hamel in Gradation (2019)
Starring Mike Breyer, Lynne Newton, Dwight Turner and Paul Hamel. Frogg1 Productions 2019. www.gradationfilm.com "Rap Chill" courtesy of Frank Nora and audionautix.com
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An aspiring rapper from the wrong side of the tracks lands on Wall Street, but things get complicated when love and loyalty get in the way.An aspiring rapper from the wrong side of the tracks lands on Wall Street, but things get complicated when love and loyalty get in the way.An aspiring rapper from the wrong side of the tracks lands on Wall Street, but things get complicated when love and loyalty get in the way.

IMDb RATING
8.4/10
12
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  • Director
    • Mike Breyer
  • Writer
    • Mike Breyer
  • Stars
    • Mike Breyer
    • Lynne Newton
    • Dwight Turner
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  • Director
    • Mike Breyer
  • Writer
    • Mike Breyer
  • Stars
    • Mike Breyer
    • Lynne Newton
    • Dwight Turner
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    • Videos1

    GRADATION Official Movie Trailer 2019
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    GRADATION Official Movie Trailer 2019

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    Mike Breyer, Lynne Newton, Dwight Turner, and Paul Hamel in Gradation (2019)
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    Mike Breyer
    Mike Breyer
    • Lucrative Streetas Lucrative Street
    Lynne Newton
    Lynne Newton
    • Faustina Jaxxas Faustina Jaxx
    Dwight Turner
    Dwight Turner
    • Alexander Slyas Alexander Sly
    Paul Hamel
    Paul Hamel
    • Affluent Streetas Affluent Street
    DH Lewis
    DH Lewis
    • Jayden Stormas Jayden Storm
    Jacqueline Murphy
    Jacqueline Murphy
    • Scarlett Powersas Scarlett Powers
    David Terrell
    David Terrell
    • Trombonzas Trombonz
    Blaise Brooks
    Blaise Brooks
    • ImUnique Jenkinsas ImUnique Jenkins
    Erica McLean
    Erica McLean
    • Ione Stoneas Ione Stone
    Peter McGlynn
    Peter McGlynn
    • MaGentry Kashas MaGentry Kash
    Wonnie Short
    Wonnie Short
    • Wonnieas Wonnie
    Maggie Parto
    Maggie Parto
    • Udysseyas Udyssey
    Adra Janean Fenstermaker
    Adra Janean Fenstermaker
    • Ventiqueas Ventique
    Shari Vasseghi
    Shari Vasseghi
    • Prekasciousas Prekascious
    Jenny Koh
    Jenny Koh
    • Sisashas Sisash
    Jorge Preciado
    Jorge Preciado
    • Judasas Judas
    Craig Zucchero
    Craig Zucchero
    • Sammy Crateas Sammy Crate
    Lynne Alana Delaney
    Lynne Alana Delaney
    • Joanas Joan
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    An aspiring rapper from the wrong side of the tracks lands on Wall Street, but things get complicated when love and loyalty get in the way.
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      Gradation is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
    • Quotes

      Lucrative Street: Pay day loan? You're not going to have to worry about a pay day loan, you're with Lucrative, look, in lights, Lucrative is in lights. It's all about money, you're not gonna have to have a pay day loan.

      Lucrative Street: Lucrative baby, Lucrative Street.

    • Soundtracks
      Gradation
      Original Musical Score by Saul Monge at Saul Monge Mixing
      Original Lyrics by Mike Breyer
      Performed by Lynne Newton

    User reviews4

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    10/10
    A feel good dramatic comedy love story about loyalty and dreams.
    This movie builds as it goes along just like the characters do and especially the dynamic between Lucrative and Faustina. The supporting cast should not be missed either. There are definitely some surprises sprinkled in as well and the ending will leave you wanting a sequel. Gradation is surely not just black and white, but the colors in between.
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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Filming locations
      • Palm Springs, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Frogg1 Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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