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Romeo Must Die (2000)

โ€œIn a world of vicious rivalries and violent betrayals, only one thing is sure...โ€

6.3/10 ยท 1,410 votes 1h 55m r ActionThrillerCrime

#88 of 125 films from 2000 #1434 of 2168 in action

Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak ยท Written by Mitchell Kapner, Eric Bernt, John Jarrell

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Overview

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead... or worse!

Cast

Jet Lias Han Sing
Aaliyahas Trish O'Day
Isaiah Washingtonas Mac
Russell Wongas Kai
DMXas Silk
Delroy Lindoas Isaak O'Day
D. B. Woodsideas Colin O'Day
Jon Kit Leeas Po Sing
Edoardo Ballerinias Vincent Roth
Anthony Andersonas Maurice
Grace Parkas Asian Dancer
Kandyse McClureas Store Clerk
Matthew Harrisonas Dave
Terry Chenas Kuang

Facts

Release dateMarch 22, 2000
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$91,036,760 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0165929

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Questions

How long is Romeo Must Die?
Romeo Must Die runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Romeo Must Die worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,410 votes, which places it #88 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 30%) and #1434 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Romeo Must Die?
Romeo Must Die was directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cradle 2 the Grave (2003), Exit Wounds (2001), Doom (2005).
Who stars in Romeo Must Die?
Jet Li as Han Sing; Aaliyah as Trish O'Day; Isaiah Washington as Mac; Russell Wong as Kai; DMX as Silk; Delroy Lindo as Isaak O'Day.
What is Romeo Must Die rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Romeo Must Die?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32601.

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