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New Jack City (1991)

โ€œThey're a new breed of gangster. The new public enemy. The new family of crime.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 639 votes 1h 41m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#38 of 63 films from 1991 #953 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mario Van Peebles ยท Written by Thomas Lee Wright, Barry Michael Cooper

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Overview

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.

Cast

Wesley Snipesas Nino Brown
Ice-Tas Scotty Appleton
Allen Payneas Garald "Gee Money" Welles
Chris Rockas Pookie
Mario Van Peeblesas Stone
Michael Micheleas Selina
Bill Nunnas Duh Duh Duh Man
Russell Wongas Park
Bill Cobbsas Old Man
Christopher Williamsas Kareem Akbar
Judd Nelsonas Nick Peretti
Vanessa Williamsas Keisha
Tracy Camilla Johnsas Uniqua
Anthony DeSandoas Frankie Needles

Facts

Release dateMarch 8, 1991
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$8,500,000
Box office$47,624,253 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0102526

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Questions

How long is New Jack City?
New Jack City runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is New Jack City worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 639 votes, which places it #38 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 41%) and #953 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed New Jack City?
New Jack City was directed by Mario Van Peebles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016).
Who stars in New Jack City?
Wesley Snipes as Nino Brown; Ice-T as Scotty Appleton; Allen Payne as Garald "Gee Money" Welles; Chris Rock as Pookie; Mario Van Peebles as Stone; Michael Michele as Selina.
What is New Jack City rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for New Jack City?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11860.

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