The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Rick and Melissa are a pair of young lovers hoping to get out of the slums for good and escape the poverty and crime their families and friends have gotten involved in. All this comes to an end when Rick feels he must rejoin his old gang to avenge the killing of his cousin by a rival gang. In the course of getting even, Rick is arrested, leaving Melissa without anyone to protect her. She falls in with a crack dealer and quickly becomes addicted to the drug. When she gets taken by a drug kingpin to settle a debt, only Rick can save her.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael FischaDirector
- Blake SchaefferScreenplay
- Mike PiccirilloOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jim BrownSteadman
- Anthony GearyDockett
- Richard RoundtreeLt. Johnson
- Cheryl ButlerMelissa
- Gregg ThomsenRick Morales
- Angel TompkinsMother
- Clyde JonesB.T.
- Albert Michel Jr.Chico
- Kenny EdwardsTripper
- Heidi ThomasAnnie
- Louis A. RiveraJesus
- Michael C. MatthewsTeddy
Stills
Themes
rape victimgangpovertydrugscrack house