In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner and brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.
Acting
Wesley Snipes at his most vulnerable and restrained.
Cinematography
Harlem shot like a character, not a backdrop.
Writing
Dialogue that crackles with authentic street poetry.
Director
Leon Ichaso
Wesley Snipes
Romello Skuggs
Michael Wright
Raynathan Skuggs
Theresa Randle
Mellisa
Clarence Williams III
Arthur Romello "A.R." Skuggs
Abe Vigoda
Gus Molino
Ernie Hudson
Lolly Jonas
Leslie Uggams
Doris Holly
Larry Joshua
Harry Molino
Sam Bottoms
Oliver Thompson
Joe Dallesandro
Tony Adamo
Steve Harris
Ricky Goggles
Raymond Serra
Sal Marconi
O.L. Duke
Tutty
Donald Faison
Kymie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Leon Ichaso also directed 'Piñero' and 'El Cantante'—he had a thing for tortured artists in NYC.
This came out the same year as 'New Jack City' but got buried; it's actually the better Snipes drug drama.
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