Notorious
2009 · Movie · 2h 2m · R
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"No dream is too B.I.G."
Overview
"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
Ratings
IMDb
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
60/100
Key crew
- Reggie Rock BythewoodScreenplay
- Cheo Hodari CokerScreenplay
- George Tillman Jr.Director
- Danny ElfmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jamal WoolardChristopher 'Biggie' Wallace
- Derek LukeSean 'Puffy' Combs
- Naturi NaughtonLil' Kim
- Anthony MackieTupac "2Pac" Shakur
- Antonique SmithFaith Evans
- Angela BassettVoletta Wallace
- Marc John JefferiesLil Cease
- Sean RinggoldSuge Knight
- C.J. WallaceBiggie (age 8-13)
- Dennis L.A. WhiteDamion 'D-Roc' Butler
- Mohamed DioneRecord Executive at Party
- Menyone DeVeauxHot Girl
Stills
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Themes
rap musicghettomurderdeathboom boxrappingcrack addictgold toothpraying