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Sweet Nothing
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Sweet Nothing

1995-06-08 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

Angel celebrates the birth of his daughter by taking his first hit of crack cocaine. With the hesitant support of his wife, Monika, he joins a friend of his to deal drugs for a short time--enough time to get out of debt and buy some nice things for the family. Three years later, Angel is still dealing, and has not saved any money, instead spending it on crack. His addiction grows, straining his friendship and his family life, and he gradually loses control.

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Directors
Gary Winick
Production companies
Concrete Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 102,350

Top Cast

Michael ImperioliMichael ImperioliAngelo
Mira SorvinoMira SorvinoMonika
Joyce PhillipsNurse (voice)
Paul CalderonPaul CalderonRay
Lisa Louise LangfordEdna
Sean MarquetteSean MarquetteYoung Richie
Raymond McRinnaOffice Clerk
Patrick BreenPatrick BreenGreg
Maria TucciMonika's Mother
Claire ImperioliThanksgiving Guest
Dan ImperioliThanksgiving Guest
Ford SorvinoThanksgiving Guest
Christopher Rodriguez MarquetteChristopher Rodriguez MarquetteRichie
Brian TarantinaBrian TarantinaDee Dee
Anibal O. LlerasAnibal O. LlerasGeorgy
Michael SorvinoMichael SorvinoWaiting Customer
George T. OdomGeorge T. OdomSpanky
Richard BrightRichard BrightJack the Cop
Chuck CooperChuck CooperMark the Cop

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