Released in 1993, Menace II Society was the directorial debut for twin brothers Allen and Albert Hughes.
Plot Summary
Petty criminal Caine Lawson (Tyrin Turner) becomes a wanted man after witnessing his friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate) commit murder. Despite his best intentions and the positive influence of his friend Ronnie (Jada Pinkett), Caine is unable to escape the tragic consequences of his upbringing as a thug in the projects of Los Angeles.
Cast
- Tyrin Turner: Caine 'Kaydee' Lawson
- Larenz Tate: Kevin 'O-Dog'
- June Kyoto Lu: Grocery Store Woman
- Toshi Toda: Grocery Store Man
- Samuel L. Jackson: Tat Lawson
- Anthony Johnson: Tony
- Jada Pinkett-Smith: Ronnie
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Fast Facts
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Release date
May 26, 1993
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Directors
Allen and Albert Hughes
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Screenwriter
Tyger Williams
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Producer
Darin Scott
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Distributor
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MPAA Rating
R
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Run time
104 minutes
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U.S. box office gross
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Fact:
Received an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography
