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Menace II Society (1993)
Director: Albert Hughes
Cast: Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, Glenn Plummer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Runtime97 min
RatingR
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A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
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Menace II Society, the 1993 crime drama directed by Albert Hughes, delivers a gripping and unflinching portrayal of life in the inner city. With standout performances from Tyrin Turner and Larenz Tate, the film explores themes of poverty, violence, and the struggle for survival in a way that is both emotionally powerful and visually striking.
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Menace II Society is a 1993 American teen crime drama film directed by the Hughes brothers in their directorial debut. Set in the Watts and Crenshaw neighborhoods of Los Angeles, the film follows the life of Caine Lawson as he struggles with the realities of his gang affiliation and inner-city life with his close friends. The film was released by New Line Cinema on May 26, 1993, and gained notoriety for its scenes of violence, profanity and drug-related content, but received critical acclaim for the performances of Turner, Jada Pinkett and Larenz Tate, its direction, and its realistic portrayal of urban violence and powerful underlying messages. It grossed $30 million against a $3.5 million budget.
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