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Dead Presidents (1995)
Director: Albert Hughes
Cast: Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy RodrĂguez
Runtime119 min
Rating18
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On the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns home from the war only to find himself drawn into a life of crime. With the aid of his fellow vets he plans the ultimate heist -- a daring robbery of an armored car filled with unmarked U.S. currency!
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Dead Presidents is a critically acclaimed crime drama from 1995, directed by Albert Hughes. The film received praise for its gritty portrayal of a Vietnam veteran's life of crime after returning home. While not widely recognized at major awards shows, Dead Presidents has earned a strong cult following, with an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 69% from critics.
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Fans of gritty, stylish crime dramas will appreciate the compelling performances and unique vision of director Albert Hughes in this 1995 film. With a talented cast including Larenz Tate and Chris Tucker, Dead Presidents offers a gripping exploration of the struggles faced by Vietnam veterans reintegrating into society, culminating in a thrilling heist plot.
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Dead Presidents is a 1995 American crime film co-written, produced and directed by the Hughes Brothers. The film chronicles the life of Anthony Curtis, focusing on his teenage years as a high school graduate and his experiences during the Vietnam War as a Recon Marine. As he returns to his hometown in The Bronx, Curtis finds himself struggling to support himself and his family, eventually turning to a life of crime.
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