Description
A stylish urban drama about two childhood friends who stand on opposite sides of the law. A visually stunning, brutally honest film from critically acclaimed music video director Hype Williams. Rappers Nas and DMX make their big screen debuts.
Sight and Sound:
08/??/1999
"...Gorgeous hues, surreal fish-eyed perspectives and pulsating varispeed camerawork..."USA Today:
11/20/1998
"...Hype Williams makes his big-screen debut with a gritty tale of trust, betrayal and redemption that plays like a 90-minute version of the music video director's specialty..."Box Office:
12/01/1998
"...An impressive feature film debut....BELLY nicely showcases some new acting talent crossing over from the music world, and conveys its message effectively..."Los Angeles Times:
11/04/1998
"...It builds refreshingly and unexpectedly to a spirit of redemption and responsibility....BELLY looks great..."
CAST
| DMX | Rapper/Actor |
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| Nas | Rap artist |
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| T-Boz Watkins | Actress/Singer, TLC |
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| Tyrin Turner | Actor |
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| Taral Hicks | |
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| Method Man | Rapper & actor |
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| Hassan Johnson | ACTOR |
CREW
| Screenwriter | Hype Williams (Video/Film Director) |
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| Producer | Larry Meistrich (Producer/Laws Of Gravity) |
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| Composer | Stephen Cullo (Composer) |
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| Director of Photography | Malik Hassan Sayeed (Cinematographer) |
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| Editor | David Leonard (EDITOR\"NADJA") |
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| Production Designer | Regan Jackson (Production Designer) |
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| Producer | Robert Salerno (Producer) |
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| Producer | Ron Rotholz (Producer) |
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Video: Color
Weight factor: 1 item(s)
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| Area |
Runtime |
Box |
| USA |
105 min |
(normal) |
| Rating |
R (MPAA)
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Catalog #: 2934769
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UPC: 012236100508 |
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Distributor Notes
From acclaimed director Hype Williams comes this realistic urban drama highlighted by an all-star hip-hop cast, visually dazzling ci nematography and a pulsing rap soundtrack.
Source: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Release Notes
Blu-ray Disc Features:
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
DTS 7.1 HD