

Death of a Dynasty
2003-05-07 · 92 min · ★ 6.4
A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment to uncover the often comedic underworld of Roc-a-Fella Records run by Damon Dash and Jay-Z.
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Production details
- Directors
- Damon Dash
- Production companies
- Roc-A-Fella Films, R&B FM, Intrinsic Value Films, Entertainment Funding Group
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 42,108
Top Cast
Ebon Moss-BachrachDave Katz
Damon DashHarlem
CaponeDamon Dash
Rob StapletonJay-Z / Bootlegger 1 / Hot Boy 1 / Dre / A1 / Gay Guy
Rashida JonesLayna Hudson
Stephanie RayeMonica (as Stephanie Ray)
Kevin HartP-Diddy / Cop 1 / Dance Coach / Hyper Rapper / H. Lector
Charlie MurphyDick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head
LoonTurk
Chloë SevignySexy Woman #1
Kari WührerSexy Woman #2
Jamie-Lynn SiglerSexy Woman #3
Gerald KellyFunkmaster Flex / Biggs / Angry Black Man
Devon AokiPicasso
Drena De NiroFemale Staff Writer
Beanie SigelCharles 'Sandman' Patterson / Himself
Derron 'Smokey' EdingtonStreet Team Kid / Chauffeur / Bootlegger No. 2 / Big Boi / Lil' Bow Wow
Lorraine BraccoEnchante, R&B Singer #2
Matt WalshFrat Boy #1Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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