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Turn It Up

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
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Pras Michel and Ja Rule in Turn It Up (2000)
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Turn It Up is an explosive contemporary drama about a gifted musician's struggle to rise above the crime-plagued urban streets and realize his dream.Turn It Up is an explosive contemporary drama about a gifted musician's struggle to rise above the crime-plagued urban streets and realize his dream.Turn It Up is an explosive contemporary drama about a gifted musician's struggle to rise above the crime-plagued urban streets and realize his dream.
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Adetuyi
  • Writers
    • Ray 'Cory' Daniels(story)
    • Chris Hudson(story)
    • Kelly Hilaire(story)
  • Stars
    • Pras Michel
    • Ja Rule
    • Jason Statham
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Adetuyi
  • Writers
    • Ray 'Cory' Daniels(story)
    • Chris Hudson(story)
    • Kelly Hilaire(story)
  • Stars
    • Pras Michel
    • Ja Rule
    • Jason Statham
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 18Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Pras stars as Denzel/Diamond
    Gage & Diamond
    Gage & Diamond
    Ja Rule stars as David "Gage" Williams
    Pras Michel and Ja Rule in Turn It Up (2000)

    Top cast

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    Pras Michel
    Pras Michel
    • Denzelas Denzel…
    Ja Rule
    Ja Rule
    • David 'Gage' Williamsas David 'Gage' Williams
    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Mr. Bas Mr. B
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • Cliffas Cliff
    Tamala Jones
    Tamala Jones
    • Kiaas Kia
    John Ralston
    John Ralston
    • Mr. Whiteas Mr. White
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Bazas Baz
    Eugene Clark
    Eugene Clark
    • Marshallas Marshall
    Patrice Goodman
    Patrice Goodman
    • Janeas Jane
    Derwin Jordan
    Derwin Jordan
    • Seamusas Seamus
    Faith Evans
    Faith Evans
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Elain R. Graham
    • Roseas Rose
    Harry-O
    • Master Mixas Master Mix
    Tseng Chang
    Tseng Chang
    • Mr. Changas Mr. Chang
    Jeff Jones
    • Ministeras Minister
    Melyssa Ford
    Melyssa Ford
    • Deborahas Deborah
    LeRoy Allen
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    DJ Skribble
    • DJas DJ
    • Director
      • Robert Adetuyi
    • Writers
      • Ray 'Cory' Daniels(story)
      • Chris Hudson(story)
      • Kelly Hilaire(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Trying to bootstrap his way out of Brooklyn's mean streets is Diamond, a rap musician. With his long-time pal Gage acting as his manager, he's trying to lay down a demo tape with cut-rate studio time. To pay the bills, he and Gage run drugs for "Mr. B." Inside a week, Diamond's beloved mother dies suddenly, his father appears after an absence of 12 years and wants a relationship, and his girlfriend Kia tells him she's pregnant, asking him if he's ready to be a father. Gage steals $100,000 in a multiple-felony robbery so that Diamond can record a full album, not knowing it's Mr. B's money he's taken. B wants his money, Diamond wants his music, Kia wants an answer. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • recording studio
    • rapper
    • gangster
    • father son relationship
    • estranged parent
    • 4 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Respect is something you earn.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Action
      • Music
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The working title for the film was "Ghetto Superstar".
    • Goofs
      Diamond's father is not even pressing the keys when he is "playing" the piano in the arts academy.
    • Quotes

      Denzel: Bro, I told you. Don't fuck with my music.

      David 'Gage' Williams: What the fuck is wrong with you? Nigga, B did you a favor hooking you up with Mr. White

      Denzel: B don't do anybody no favors.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Nurse Betty/Turn it Up/The Way of the Gun/The Watcher/Dark Days (2000)

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    sad really sad
    this film was sad, the plot was hard to swallow only cause the poor acting job everyone did. The only reason i saw it was cause my uncle is in it. Even then all he dose is get shot and thats done poorly. All and all unintentionaly funny.
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    • ClassicKatarn
    • Mar 28, 2003

    FAQ1

    • Why is Lauryn Hill listed as being in this film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • New Line Cinema
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ghetto Superstar
    • Filming locations
      • Denial NiteClub, 360 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • MadGuy Films
      • New Line Cinema
      • Paris Brothers
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,247,949
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $576,820
      • Sep 10, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,247,949
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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