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Strapped

1993-08-21 · 104 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Action · TV Movie

Ex-con attempting to go straight runs across serious problems. His girlfriend gets arrested for dealing crack to an undercover police officer. In a desperate attempt to get the charges dropped against his woman, he strikes a deal with a weapons cop to turn in local gun dealers. However, the D.A. is not satisfied with the results, resulting in some serious game playing and double crossing.

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Directors
Forest Whitaker
Production companies
HBO Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael BiehnMichael BiehnMatthew McRae
Bokeem WoodbineBokeem WoodbineDiquan Mitchell
Kia GoodwinKia GoodwinLatisha Jordan
William James Stiggers Jr.Chucky
Chi AliPharoah
Starletta DuPoisStarletta DuPoisDiquan's Mother
Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah WashingtonWillie
Fredro StarrFredro StarrBamboo
Craig WassonCraig WassonBen
Jermaine HopkinsJermaine HopkinsLay Lay
Dina MeyerDina MeyerDelivery Person
Busta RhymesBusta RhymesBuster
Sticky FingazSticky FingazKid in Lineup
Paul McCranePaul McCraneMitch Corman
Wendell PierceWendell PierceDistrict Attorney
Angela JonesAngela JonesWoman at Clinic

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