Strapped1993
Strapped (1993)
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Movie Info
Strapped is a made-for-cable coming-of-age movie about an intelligent Black teenager (Bokeem Woodbine) who struggles to survive in the housing projects of Brooklyn. In order to stay alive, Woodbine has to perform all manners of shady activities, whether it's running guns or selling secrets to the police. Forest Whitaker's directorial debut is a textured and moving drama, highlighted by an excellent performance by Woodbine.
Cast
Bokeem Woodbine
as Diquan Mitchell
as Diquan Mitchell
Kia Joy Goodwin
as Latisha Jordan
as Latisha Jordan
Michael Biehn
as McRae
as McRae
Fredro Starr
as Bamboo
as Bamboo
Craig Wasson
as Ben
as Ben
Jermaine Hopkins
as lay lay
as lay lay
Paul McCrane
as Corman
as Corman
Samuel E. Wright
as Dave
as Dave
Sam E. Wright
as Dave
as Dave
Kool Moe Dee
as Gun Dealer
as Gun Dealer
Critic Reviews for Strapped
All Critics (2) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (0)
It stands tall as an example of HBO's commitment to drama as a mirror of society in a summer when theatrical movies have fled into fantasy.
January 24, 2018 | Full Review…
... a fairly simple moral tale, despite plot complications drawn from local headlines.
December 11, 2017 | Full Review…
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