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Menace II Society
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Menace II Society

1993-05-26 · 97 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.

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Directors
Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Production companies
New Line Cinema
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,500,000
Revenue
USD 27,900,000

Top Cast

Tyrin TurnerTyrin TurnerCaine 'Kaydee' Lawson
Larenz TateLarenz TateKevin 'O-Dog'
Glenn PlummerGlenn PlummerPernell
Jada Pinkett SmithJada Pinkett SmithRonnie
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonTat Lawson
June Kyoto LuGrocery Store Woman
Toshi TodaToshi TodaGrocery Store Man
Reginald BallardReginald BallardClyde
Khandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderKaren Lawson
Jullian Roy DosterAnthony
Brandon HammondBrandon HammondFive Year Old Caine
Eugene LeeEugene LeeMan #1
James Pickens Jr.James Pickens Jr.Man #2
Nancy Cheryll DavisTeacher
Marilyn ColemanMarilyn ColemanGrandmama
Arnold JohnsonArnold JohnsonGrandpapa
SaafirSaafirHarold Lawson
Pooh ManPooh ManDoc
MC EihtMC EihtA-Wax
Vonte SweetVonte SweetSharif

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