"He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out."

1994

2h 3m

5.6(98 votes)

Drama

Action

Thriller

Crime

Overview

In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner and brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.

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Cast & Crew

41 members

Acting

Wesley Snipes

Romello Skuggs

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Michael Wright

Raynathan Skuggs

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Theresa Randle

Mellisa

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Clarence Williams III

Arthur Romello "A.R." Skuggs

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Abe Vigoda

Gus Molino

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Ernie Hudson

Lolly Jonas

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Leslie Uggams

Doris Holly

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Larry Joshua

Harry Molino

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Sam Bottoms

Oliver Thompson

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Joe Dallesandro

Tony Adamo

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Steve Harris

Ricky Goggles

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Raymond Serra

Sal Marconi

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O.L. Duke

Tutty

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Michael Guess

Y.G. (Young Gun)

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Donald Faison

Kymie

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Vondie Curtis-Hall

Mark Doby

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Khandi Alexander

Ella Skuggs

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Sam Gordon

Raynathan Skuggs (age 18)

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Marquise Wilson

Roemello Skuggs (age 10)

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Dulé Hill

Roemello Skuggs (age 17)

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DeVaughn Nixon

Raynathan Skuggs (age 11)

Crew

Maria R. Kelly

Coco's Girlfriend (as Maria Kelley)

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Anthony Thomas

Worker

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John Pittman

Lucky

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Kimberly Russell

Chantal (as Kimberly Russel)

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Karl Johnson

Bouncer

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Production

Andre Lamal

Martin David

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Crew

Frank Ferrara Sr.

Sal's Bodyguard

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Bryan Clark

Dean

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Alex Brown

Nigerian #2 (as Alex A. Brown)

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Nick Corello

Coco

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Natalie Venetia Belcon

Lynette (as Natalie Belcon)

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Brenden Jefferson

Kid

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Denetria Champ

Diva

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Abdul Mutakabbir

Bouncer

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Yusaf Ramadan

Bouncer

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Lord Michael Banks

Nigerian

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Alex Brown

Nigerian #2

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Phyromn Taylor

Preacher

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Brian Donahue

Doorman at Nightclub

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Vincent Pastore

Sal’s Bodyguard (uncredited)

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