Streetwise (1998)
2.2 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 55min
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- Synopsis:
"Streetwise" is the story of a few momentous days in the life of a Washington, D.C. family which is comprised of three young African-American brothers and their widowed mother. They struggle to live amidst the poverty, crime and violence that surrounds them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Donte (Kurt Matthews) and Eric (Tim Taylor) are the two older brothers in their twenties. Together they harbor dreams of the good life. Unfortunately, like so many other young people living in a community, they feel restricted by the severely limited economic opportunities available. So, against their mother's wishes, they become hustlers dealing crack cocaine. Donte's role model, and arch-enemy, is Raymond (Sid Burston), the local kingpin and a ruthless killer. When Donte' unveils a plan to take over Raymond's key drug market, the result is a street war. - Actors:
- Sid Burston, James Crews, Jerry Cummings, Henri Edmonds, Tony Fisher, James Funk, Sheila Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, DJ Kool, Paco Lopez, Kurt Matthews, David Jason Orr, Kim Person, DC Scorpio
- Directors:
- Bruce Brown
- Writers:
- Bruce Brown
- Aka:
- 24/7
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Thrillers
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