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Death of a Dynasty

  • 20032003
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  • 1h 32m
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3.5/10
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Death of a Dynasty (2003)
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Dash is the CEO of Roc-a-Fella records, home to hip-hop's biggest seller: Jay Z. The film tells the story of a beef between Dash and Z over a disconcertingly teenage looking party chick call... Read allDash is the CEO of Roc-a-Fella records, home to hip-hop's biggest seller: Jay Z. The film tells the story of a beef between Dash and Z over a disconcertingly teenage looking party chick called Picasso.Dash is the CEO of Roc-a-Fella records, home to hip-hop's biggest seller: Jay Z. The film tells the story of a beef between Dash and Z over a disconcertingly teenage looking party chick called Picasso.
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  • Director
    • Damon Dash
  • Writer
    • Adam Moreno
  • Stars
    • Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    • Robert Stapleton
    • Capone Lee
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  • Director
    • Damon Dash
  • Writer
    • Adam Moreno
  • Stars
    • Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    • Robert Stapleton
    • Capone Lee
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    • 4User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
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    Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    • Dave Katzas Dave Katz
    Robert Stapleton
    Robert Stapleton
    • Jay-Zas Jay-Z…
    Capone Lee
    • Damon Dashas Damon Dash…
    Loon
    • Turkas Turk
    Rashida Jones
    Rashida Jones
    • Layna Hudsonas Layna Hudson
    Stephanie Raye
    Stephanie Raye
    • Monicaas Monica
    • (as Stephanie Ray)
    Damon Dash
    Damon Dash
    • Harlemas Harlem
    Charlene
    • Miss Jonesas Miss Jones
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Sexy Woman #1as Sexy Woman #1
    • (as Chloe Sevigny)
    Kari Wuhrer
    Kari Wuhrer
    • Sexy Woman #2as Sexy Woman #2
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    • Sexy Woman #3as Sexy Woman #3
    Beanie Sigel
    • Charles 'Sandman' Pattersonas Charles 'Sandman' Patterson…
    Adam Moreno
    • A&R Guyas A&R Guy
    • (as Mr. Blue)
    • …
    Sale Johnson
    • R&B Singer #1as R&B Singer #1
    Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco
    • Enchante, R&B Singer #2as Enchante, R&B Singer #2
    Duncan Sheik
    Duncan Sheik
    • Well-Dressed Manas Well-Dressed Man
    Alina Vacariu
    • Female Escortas Female Escort
    James Toback
    James Toback
    • Lyor Cohenas Lyor Cohen
    • Director
      • Damon Dash
    • Writer
      • Adam Moreno
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    User reviews4

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    6/10
    An inside look(sorta) about Roc A Fella records.
    This is a mockumentary taking us inside Roc A Fella records. If you are not a fan of rap and don't know much about Jay-Z and Damon Dash, this film will not much appeal to you. But, if you're a fan of rap, as I am, then it's definitely worth a look.

    There are some good things in this film. The actors playing Jay and Damon, as they do not play themselves, are very good for this sorta material. And, there are some very funny moments and in jokes, especially if you know a lot about the people in this record label before hand. This is also a very good look at hip hop culture and also a moral tale about selling one's soul for fame or respect.

    But, sometimes, the script is sometimes childish, and the main character is really annoying and is obviously a generic poser, but, maybe that's the point.

    I would overall have to say for some, this film will seem terrible. But, with a built in crowd, and if you are looking for a few laughs and a different kind of movie, check this one out as a rental sometime.

    6 out of 10.
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    • ThomYorke
    • Aug 23, 2005

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    • Release date
      • July 21, 2007 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • デス・オブ・ア・ダイナスティ HIP HOPは死なないぜ!
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dash Films
      • Entertainment Funding Group
      • Intrinsic Value Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $42,108
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,107
      • May 1, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $42,108
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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