

White Boy Rick
2018-09-14 · 111 min · ★ 6.4
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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Production details
- 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 McConaugheyRichard Wershe Sr.
Richie MerrittRichard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
Jennifer Jason LeighAlex Snyder
Bel PowleyDawn Wershe
RJ CylerRudell Boo Curry
Rory CochraneAgent Byrd
Eddie MarsanArt Derrick
Bruce DernGrandpa Roman Wershe
Piper LaurieGrandma Verna Wershe
Brian Tyree HenryDetective Jackson
Taylour PaigeCathy Volsan
Jonathan MajorsJohnny 'Lil Man' Curry
Kyanna Simone SimpsonBrenda Moore
Brad CarterBob the Gun Show Dealer
Gaynelle W. SlomanNews Reporter
Derrick GilliamMayor Young's Bodyguard
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