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New Jack City

1991-03-08 · 101 min · ★ 6.7

Thriller · Crime · Drama

A gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack. A cop, Scotty, discovers that the only way to infiltrate the gang is to become a dealer himself.

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Directors
Mario Van Peebles
Production companies
Jacmac Films, Jackson-McHenry Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,500,000
Revenue
USD 47,624,253

Top Cast

Wesley SnipesWesley SnipesNino Brown
Ice-TIce-TScotty Appleton
Allen PayneAllen PayneGarald "Gee Money" Welles
Chris RockChris RockPookie
Mario Van PeeblesMario Van PeeblesStone
Michael MicheleMichael MicheleSelina
Bill NunnBill NunnDuh Duh Duh Man
Russell WongRussell WongPark
Bill CobbsBill CobbsOld Man
Christopher WilliamsChristopher WilliamsKareem Akbar
Judd NelsonJudd NelsonNick Peretti
Vanessa WilliamsVanessa WilliamsKeisha
Tracy Camilla JohnsTracy Camilla JohnsUniqua
Anthony DeSandoAnthony DeSandoFrankie Needles
Nick AshfordNick AshfordReverend Oates
Phyllis Yvonne StickneyPhyllis Yvonne StickneyProsecuting Attorney Hawkins
Thalmus RasulalaThalmus RasulalaPolice Commissioner
John ApreaJohn ApreaDon Armeteo
Fab 5 FreddyFab 5 FreddyMaster of Ceremonies
Flavor FlavFlavor FlavD.J.

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