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Shottas

2002-02-27 · 95 min · ★ 7.7

Action · Adventure · Crime · Drama

A raw urban drama about two friends raised on the dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Biggs and Wayne take on the "Shotta" way of life to survive. As young boys, they begin a life of crime, eventually moving to the US where they begin a ruthless climb from the bottom. They remain bound to each other by their shottas loyalty as they aggressively take control of the Jamaican underworld.

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Directors
Cess Silvera, Adam Doench, Lyndale V. Pettus
Production companies
Access Pictures, Jean Silvera Films, Triumph Films, Destination Films
Countries
Jamaica, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 200,000

Top Cast

Ky-Mani MarleyKy-Mani MarleyBiggs
Spragga BenzWayne
Paul CampbellMad Max
Louie RankinLouie RankinTeddy Bruckshut
Wyclef JeanWyclef JeanRichie Effs
Screechie BopGussy
San SanRaquel
JabbaJabbaDangles
AssassinBlacka
BeastSealy
Fabien DominiqueAbbey
J.R. SilveraYoung Biggs
Carlton Grant Jr.Young Wayne
Lennox LewisLennox LewisHimself
Marilyn ManhoeMarcia
Susanne EstelleSusanne
DJ KhaledDJ KhaledRichie’s Henchman

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