New Jack City (1991)
A crime lord ascends to power and becomes megalomaniacal while a maverick police detective vows to stop him.
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Nino Brown -
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Gee Money -
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Stone -
Selina -
Duh Duh Duh Man -
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Kareem Akbar -
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Keisha -
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Director:
Mario Van PeeblesWriters:
Thomas Lee Wright (story), Thomas Lee Wright (screenplay), Barry Michael Cooper (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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1 win & 5 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The first words heard in the film, when the studio logo appears on the screen, "You are about to witness the strength of street knowledge," is the opening line of the NWA song "Straight Outta Compton."
Quotes
Scotty Appleton:
What? All he gets is a year? No, this ain't happening. I should have killed you myself, bitch.
Nino Brown:
Well, that's the difference between you and me. Don't get mad, Tito. It's the *law*. Sucks, huh? Well, maybe when this is over with, you can come and work...
Goofs
When Duh Duh Duh Man Is holding the guy off the bridge in the beginning you can hear the helicopter that is filming the scene.
Alternate Versions
German VHS & first DVD releases were edited for violence in two scenes (Nino kills a cop by cutting his throat/Scotty beats Nino at the end of the film), probably to secure a "Not under 16" rating. On TV the film was broadcast uncut. On the 2006 Special Edition DVD the film was released uncut.
Soundtracks
New Jack CityWritten by Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall and Bernard Belle
Produced by Teddy Riley
Performed by Guy
Courtesy of MCA Records
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Crime | Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
8 March 1991Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Grant's Tomb - 122th Street & Riverside Drive, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$7,039,622 10 March 1991
Gross USA:
$47,624,353
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$47,624,353
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