

Sugar Hill
1994-02-25 · 123 min · ★ 5.7
In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner and brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.
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Production details
- Directors
- Leon Ichaso
- Production companies
- South Street Films, Beacon Communications, Beacon Pictures, Ghiznoz Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 18,225,518
Top Cast
Wesley SnipesRomello Skuggs
Michael WrightRaynathan Skuggs
Theresa RandleMellisa
Clarence Williams IIIArthur Romello "A.R." Skuggs
Abe VigodaGus Molino
Ernie HudsonLolly Jonas
Leslie UggamsDoris Holly
Larry JoshuaHarry Molino
Sam BottomsOliver Thompson
Joe DallesandroTony Adamo
Steve HarrisRicky Goggles
Raymond SerraSal Marconi
O.L. DukeTutty
Donald FaisonKymie
Vondie Curtis-HallMark Doby
Khandi AlexanderElla Skuggs
Sam GordonRaynathan Skuggs (age 18)
Marquise WilsonRoemello Skuggs (age 10)
Dulé HillRoemello Skuggs (age 17)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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