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Paid in Full

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Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, and Cam'ron in Paid in Full (2002)
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A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience.A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience.A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Stone III
  • Writers
    • Azie Faison Jr.(earlier screenplay)
    • Austin Phillips(earlier screenplay)
    • Matthew Cirulnick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mekhi Phifer
    • Wood Harris
    • Chi McBride
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Stone III
  • Writers
    • Azie Faison Jr.(earlier screenplay)
    • Austin Phillips(earlier screenplay)
    • Matthew Cirulnick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mekhi Phifer
    • Wood Harris
    • Chi McBride
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

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    Trailer 1:10
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    Trailer 2:13
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    Photos79

    Cam'ron and Wood Harris
    Wood Harris and Regina Hall
    Mekhi Phifer, Wes "Maestro" Williams (passenger) and Wood Harris (back)
    Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer and Cam'Ron
    Mekhi Phifer and Cam'ron in Paid in Full (2002)
    Executive producer Ron Rotholz, Jay Black, producer Damon Dash and Cam'Ron on the set.
    Wood Harris and Mekhi Phifer with director Charles Stone III
    Charles Stone III in Paid in Full (2002)
    Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, and Cam'ron in Paid in Full (2002)
    Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, and Cam'ron in Paid in Full (2002)
    Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, and Cam'ron in Paid in Full (2002)
    Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, and Cam'ron in Paid in Full (2002)

    Top cast

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    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Wood Harris
    Wood Harris
    • Aceas Ace
    Chi McBride
    Chi McBride
    • Pipas Pip
    Kevin Carroll
    Kevin Carroll
    • Calvinas Calvin
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • Luluas Lulu
    Cam'ron
    Cam'ron
    • Ricoas Rico
    Remo Greene
    • Sonnyas Sonny
    Cynthia Martells
    Cynthia Martells
    • Doraas Dora
    Elise Neal
    Elise Neal
    • Aunt Juneas Aunt June
    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Kieshaas Kiesha
    Joyce Walker
    • Janet Woodsas Janet Woods
    • (as Joyce Walker Joseph)
    Ron Cephas Jones
    Ron Cephas Jones
    • Iceas Ice
    Nelson Tynes
    Nelson Tynes
    • Wedgeas Wedge
    Karen Andrew
    • Cakesas Cakes
    Pedro Salvín
    • Columbian Man #1as Columbian Man #1
    • (as Pedro Salvin)
    Ramon Marroquin
    • Columbian Man #2as Columbian Man #2
    The World Famous *BoB*
    • The World Famous Brucie Bas The World Famous Brucie B
    • (as Bruce Robinson)
    Jonas Chernick
    Jonas Chernick
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    • Director
      • Charles Stone III
    • Writers
      • Azie Faison Jr.(earlier screenplay)
      • Austin Phillips(earlier screenplay)
      • Matthew Cirulnick(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Ace is an impressionable young man working for a dry cleaning business. His friend, drug dealer Mitch goes to prison. In an unrelated incident, he finds some cocaine in a pants pocket. Soon, Ace finds himself dealing cocaine for Lulu. Via lucky breaks and solid interpersonal skills, Ace moves to the top of the Harlem drug world. Of course, unfaithful employees and/or rivals conspire to bring about Ace's fall. —Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>
    • hood
    • ghetto
    • restaurant
    • n word
    • fast food restaurant
    • 196 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The American Dream... Their way.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, pervasive language, some strong sexuality and drug content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the true story of Azie Faison Jr., Alberto Martinez and Richard Porter. The trio controlled much of the drug trade in New York City in the 1980's.
    • Goofs
      When Mitch and Ace are talking in the red BMW if you look at the background as they are driving by you can see what appears to be a 90s model Ford Explorer and also a second generation Nissan Pathfinder in front of it.
    • Quotes

      Calvin: I just made enough money to bake biscuits for the projects.

    • Alternate versions
      The film was censored by the CBFC for a 'U' (unrestricted) rating for television exhibition in India and was distributed by Star India in Chennai.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Paid in Full
      Written by Eric B. (as Eric Barrier), Rakim (as William Griffin)
      Performed by Eric B. & Rakim
      Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews42

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    I was hoping for this...
    I am glad that there is a movie based on the lives of legendary Harlem kingpins Alpo, AZ and Rich Porter coming out. I saw this movie and it really went back to the old school w/ music from Rakim("Paid In Full" which is the theme of the movie). It shows the ups and downs of the drug game and is focused mainly on AZ(David Sherwin(Wood) Harris). The surprise came from rapper Cam'ron as Alpo(but is called Rico). I don't want to give it away but for those people who checked the street documentary, "Game Over" would really understand this movie as well as those who knew AZ, Rich and Alpo personally and those who know the legacy of these hustlers.

    It gets a 9 from me, I loved it
    helpful•17
    0
    • Bring Da Ruckus
    • Jan 23, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Заплатить сполна
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Loud Films
      • Rat Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,090,862
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,328,789
      • Oct 27, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,116,526
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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