Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.
Acting
Chris Tucker's debut leading role—pure uncut chaos.
Direction
Brett Ratner's first feature, already showing music video roots.
Score
Hip-hop soundtrack hits harder than the plot deserves.
Director
Brett Ratner
Chris Tucker
Franklin Hatchett
Charlie Sheen
James Russell
Heather Locklear
Grace Cipriani
Elise Neal
Paula
Paul Gleason
Lt. Bobby Pickett
David Warner
Barclay
Gérard Ismaël
Raymond Villard
Michael Wright
Aaron
Paul Sorvino
Guy Cipriani
Larry Hankin
Roland
Daniel Roebuck
Detective Williams
Damian Chapa
Carmine
Faizon Love
Cellmate
Veronica Cartwright
Connie Cipriani
Buddy Joe Hooker
Pierre
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brett Ratner directed this at 26 after impressing with music videos, launching his controversial blockbuster career.
This was Chris Tucker's $2M payday proving Black leads could open action-comedy, paving the way for Rush Hour.
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