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Notorious

2009-01-16 · 122 min · ★ 7.0

Music · Drama · History

"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

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Directors
George Tillman Jr.
Production companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 44,420,671

Top Cast

Jamal WoolardJamal WoolardChristopher 'Biggie' Wallace
Derek LukeDerek LukeSean 'Puffy' Combs
Naturi NaughtonNaturi NaughtonLil' Kim
Anthony MackieAnthony MackieTupac "2Pac" Shakur
Antonique SmithAntonique SmithFaith Evans
Angela BassettAngela BassettVoletta Wallace
Marc John JefferiesMarc John JefferiesLil Cease
Sean RinggoldSean RinggoldSuge Knight
C.J. WallaceC.J. WallaceBiggie (age 8-13)
Dennis L.A. WhiteDennis L.A. WhiteDamion 'D-Roc' Butler
Mohamed DioneMohamed DioneRecord Executive at Party
Menyone DeVeauxMenyone DeVeauxHot Girl
Ginger KrollDebbie
Ricky SmithWally
Amanda ChristopherKeisha
Jasper BriggsDamion (age 8-13)
Cyrus FarmerCyrus FarmerSelwyn
David CostabileDavid CostabileMr. Webber
Julia Pace MitchellJulia Pace MitchellJan
Taylor DiorTaylor DiorTyanna Wallace - Age 2

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