Jason's Lyric

1994, Drama, 1h 59m

24 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Jason's Lyric is a sexually charged film whose violent streak weakens or, depending on your perspective, supports the melodrama. Read critic reviews

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In a violent, drug-infested neighborhood in Houston, Jason (Allen Payne) dreams of something better. He works as a TV salesman and helps out his mother, and tries to steer his criminally minded brother, Joshua (Bokeem Woodbine), onto the right path. But real joy enters Jason's life when he meets Lyric (Jada Pinkett). As their romance develops, Jason starts to see a future for himself -- while also being forced to confront a painful secret from his past.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Doug McHenry
  • Producer:
    Doug McHenry, George Jackson
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $20.3M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Allen Payne
Jason Alexander
Jada Pinkett Smith
Lyric
Bokeem Woodbine
Joshua Alexander
Treach
Alonzo
Lisa Nicole Carson
Marti
Suzzanne Douglas
Gloria
Forest Whitaker
Maddog
Doug McHenry
Director
Doug McHenry
Producer
George Jackson
Producer
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