Menace II Society [Director's Cut]

Menace II Society [Director's Cut]

Director: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes Cast: Tyrin Turner
Tyrin Turner
, Larenz Tate
Larenz Tate
, Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Allen Hughes
Menace II Society [Director's Cut]

Menace II Society [Director's Cut]

Director: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes Cast: Tyrin Turner
Tyrin Turner
, Larenz Tate
Larenz Tate
, Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Allen Hughes

DVD (Director's Cut / Wide Screen)

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Overview

This debut offering from twin brothers Albert and Allen Hughes was one of the most critically-acclaimed urban crime films to appear in the wake of John Singleton's influential Boyz N the Hood. Set in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, the film is narrated by 18-year-old Caine (Tyrin Turner), a drug dealer and car thief who lives with his religious grandparents. After graduating from high school, Caine shows no ambition beyond hanging out with his friends, so his grandparents kick him out. Among his other troubles are his best friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate), a vicious thug hunted by the police, and the friends and family of the girl Caine got pregnant and then turned his back on. Perhaps the lone positive influence in his sphere is Ronnie (Jada Pinkett), a single parent struggling to raise her young son without the boy falling prey to the 'hood mentality. When their friendship becomes a love affair, Ronnie tries desperately to convince Caine to move with her to Atlanta.

Product Details

Release Date: 09/08/2009
UPC: 0794043125621
Original Release: 1993
Rating: R
Source: New Line Home Video
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Surround EX]
Language: English
Time: 1:37:00
Sales rank: 21,178

Special Features

Commentary by the Hughes Brothers, costars Larenz Tate and Ryan Williams, producer Dann Scott and screenwriter Tyger Williams; New featurette Gansta Vision: Making Menace II Society; Hughes Brothers interview; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Tyrin Turner Caine
Larenz Tate O-Dog,Actor
Samuel L. Jackson Tat Lawson
Glenn Plummer Pernell
Julian Roy Doster Anthony
Jada Pinkett Ronnie
Marilyn Coleman Grandmama
Arnold Johnson Grandpapa,Tony
Khandi Alexander Karen Lawson
Vonte Sweet Sharif
Bill Duke Detective
Charles Dutton Mr. Butler
June Kyoko-Lu Grocery Store Woman
Toshi Toda Grocery Store Man
Brandon Hammond Five Year Old Caine
Reginald Ballard Clyde
Eugene Lee Man 1
James Pickins Jr. Man 2
Nancy Cheryl Davis Teacher,Car-Jack Victim
Saafir Harold Lawson
Pooh-Man Doc
MC Eight A-Wax
Ryan Williams Stacy
Cynthia Calhoun Jackee
Garen Holman Junior
Joy Matthews Nurse 1
Clifton Powell Chauncy
Todd Anthony Shaw Lew-Loc
Christopher M. Brown Lloyd
Stacy Arnell Deena
Dwayne Barnes Basehead
Dave Kirsch Insurance Man
Alvin Mears K-9 Police Officer
Robert R. Gonzales Car Dealer,Car Dealer
Erin Leshawn Wiley Ilena
Charles J. Grube Officer Fassel
Mike Kelly Officer Gadd
Rolando Molina Vato 1
Clifton Collins Jr. Vato 2
Tony Valentino Vato 3
Danny Villarreal Vato 4
Yo-Yo Girl At Party
Samuel Monroe Jr. Ilena's Cousin
Clifton Gonzalez Vato 2
James Pickens Jr. Man
Chad Dowdell White Guy in Street (uncredited)
Jada Pinkett-Smith Actor
QDIII Composer

Technical Credits
Allen Hughes Director,Director,Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Tyger Williams Screenwriter
Frank Ceglia Special Effects
Oasaun Elam Stunts
Kevin Moreton Executive Producer
Darin Scott Producer
Michael Bennett Producer
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