Acting
James Russo's sweaty desperation is almost too real.
Direction
Kaurismäki brings Finnish grime to American prison trash.
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mika Kaurismäki is the older brother of acclaimed director Aki Kaurismäki—this is definitely the black sheep of the family.
Cynda Williams had just starred in Spike Lee's 'Mo' Better Blues' five years prior; this represents the cruel economics of being a Black actress in the 90s.
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