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White Boy Rick

2018-09-14 · 111 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama

The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

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Directors
Yann Demange
Production companies
Studio 8, Protozoa Pictures, LBI Productions, Columbia Pictures, Le Grisbi Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 29,000,000
Revenue
USD 25,957,482

Top Cast

Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyRichard Wershe Sr.
Richie MerrittRichie MerrittRichard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Jason LeighAlex Snyder
Bel PowleyBel PowleyDawn Wershe
RJ CylerRJ CylerRudell Boo Curry
Rory CochraneRory CochraneAgent Byrd
Eddie MarsanEddie MarsanArt Derrick
Bruce DernBruce DernGrandpa Roman Wershe
Piper LauriePiper LaurieGrandma Verna Wershe
Brian Tyree HenryBrian Tyree HenryDetective Jackson
Taylour PaigeTaylour PaigeCathy Volsan
Jonathan MajorsJonathan MajorsJohnny 'Lil Man' Curry
Kyanna Simone SimpsonKyanna Simone SimpsonBrenda Moore
Lawrence AdimoraTyler
Brad CarterBrad CarterBob the Gun Show Dealer
Brian BowmanHanserd crew
Gaynelle W. SlomanGaynelle W. SlomanNews Reporter
Derrick GilliamDerrick GilliamMayor Young's Bodyguard
Yassie HawkesActress
Lauren Ashley BerryLauren Ashley BerryCaesar's Ticket Lady

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