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King of the Underground
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King of the Underground

2011-03-27 · 111 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy · Drama · Horror

Part true story, part fiction, King of the Underground is a dark comedy about a frustrated rap artist who goes on an all out murderous killing spree after years of being rejected by the music industry.

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Directors
Dex Elliott Sanders
Production companies
Brown Rice Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000

Top Cast

Dex Elliott SandersDex Elliott SandersD.E.X.
Paula Jai ParkerPaula Jai ParkerElizabeth Gayle
Faizon LoveFaizon LoveFaizon
Reginald BallardReginald BallardTito
Malcolm-Jamal WarnerMalcolm-Jamal WarnerMalcom
Roy FirestoneRoy Firestone
Devika ParikhDevika ParikhMrs. Hollywood
Salvador MenendezNesto
Richard T. JonesRichard T. JonesHimself
Anwar MitchellKid Cool
'Big' LeRoy Mobley'Big' LeRoy MobleyJamican
Todd BridgesTodd BridgesTodd
Matthew IrmasDonald
James BlackJames BlackMr. Hollywood

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