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Notorious (2009)
Director: George Tillman Jr.
Cast: Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Naturi Naughton, Anthony Mackie
Runtime122 min
Rating15
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"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
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Notorious, the 2009 biopic directed by George Tillman Jr., received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the film's gritty portrayal of the life of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G. While the film did not receive any major awards recognition, it has found success with audiences, earning a respectable 6.7/10 rating on IMDb and 66% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of biographical dramas and hip-hop history will appreciate the powerful performances and gritty authenticity of director George Tillman Jr.'s 2009 film 'Notorious', which chronicles the meteoric rise of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G. and his refusal to conform to expectations.
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Notorious is a 2009 American biographical drama film based on the life of Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace / the Notorious B.I.G.. The film was directed by George Tillman Jr., and written by Reggie Rock Bythewood and Cheo Hodari Coker. Jamal Woolard stars as Wallace, with Angela Bassett, Derek Luke, and Anthony Mackie in supporting roles.
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