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White Boy Rick (2018)
Director: Yann Demange
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bel Powley
6.5
56%Runtime111 min
Rating15
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The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
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Fans of gritty crime dramas will appreciate the powerful performances, particularly from Matthew McConaughey, and the visceral, immersive style of director Yann Demange's 2018 film 'White Boy Rick' which offers a compelling true story of a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police.
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White Boy Rick is a 2018 American crime drama film directed by Yann Demange and written by Andy Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt in his film debut, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry, Rory Cochrane, RJ Cyler, Jonathan Majors, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern, and Piper Laurie in her final film role. The film is loosely based on the story of Richard Wershe Jr., who in the 1980s became the youngest FBI informant ever at the age of 14.
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