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Clockers (1995)
Director: Spike Lee
Cast: Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer
Runtime128 min
Rating18
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Strike is a young city drug pusher under the tutelage of drug lord Rodney Little. When a night manager at a fast-food restaurant is found with four bullets in his body, Strike’s older brother turns himself in as the killer. Detective Rocco Klein doesn’t buy the story, however, setting out to find the truth, and it seems that all the fingers point toward Strike & Rodney.
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Clockers, the 1995 crime drama directed by Spike Lee, received critical acclaim upon its release. The film was praised for its gritty portrayal of urban life and Lee's skilled direction. While it did not receive any major awards, Clockers has developed a strong cult following over the years and maintains a solid rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating positive audience reception.
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Fans of director Spike Lee's gritty, socially conscious style will appreciate the nuanced performances and complex exploration of urban crime and drug culture in the 1995 film Clockers, which features standout turns by Harvey Keitel and Delroy Lindo as detectives searching for the truth behind a shocking murder.
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Clockers is a 1995 American crime drama film directed by Spike Lee. It is an adaptation of the 1992 novel of the same name by Richard Price, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Lee. The film stars Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, and Mekhi Phifer in his debut film role. Set in New York City, Clockers tells the story of Strike (Phifer), a street-level drug dealer who becomes entangled in a murder investigation.
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