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Straight Out of Brooklyn (1991)

1991-06-13 · 1h 31m · EN
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A Special Jury Award winner at the Sundance Film Festival, this drama stars a then-19-year-old Matty Rich (who also wrote and directed it). Rich plays Larry, a troubled teen living in the rough Red Hook section of Brooklyn who decides he wants out and turns to crime to fund his escape. But his plan involves scamming the neighborhood's biggest drug kingpin, a heist that's dangerous at best.

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Matty RichDirector

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George T. OdomGeorge T. OdomRay BrownAnn D. SandersAnn D. SandersFrankie BrownLawrence Gilliard Jr.Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Dennis BrownBarbara SanonBarbara SanonCarolyn BrownReana E. DrummondReana E. DrummondShirleyMatty RichMatty RichLarry

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference1052953Actor preference167320 · 249814 · 1461906Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990

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What is Straight Out of Brooklyn about?

A Special Jury Award winner at the Sundance Film Festival, this drama stars a then-19-year-old Matty Rich (who also wrote and directed it). Rich plays Larry, a troubled teen living in the rough Red Hook section of Brooklyn who decides he wants out and turns to crime to fund his escape. But his plan involves scamming the neighborhood's biggest drug kingpin, a heist that's dangerous at best.

How long is Straight Out of Brooklyn?

Straight Out of Brooklyn has a runtime of 91 minutes.