Synopsis
As gang leader Tommy looks to expand his turf by dealing a new form of heroin, his friend Sincere (Nas) dreams of escaping the gangster life with his girlfriend and baby daughter. After a drug house operated by Tommy is raided, he and Sincere — now pursued by both the police and rival gangs — each find themselves on a course that will either lead to redemption or ruin.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,454,776 (35.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.79 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $3,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.2 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 600 opening theaters/630 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $22,134,121 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) | 5,489 | $9,639,390 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) | 7,868 | $9,639,390 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,962 | $9,639,390 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,396 | $9,639,390 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 4th, 1998 (Wide) by Artisan |
| Video Release: | April 20th, 1999 by Live / Artisan |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence, language, sexuality and drug use. |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Franchise: | Belly |
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| Keywords: | Hood Film, Crime Drama, Narcotics, Gangs, Drug Dealer, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Gang Warfare, No Honor Among Thieves, 1990s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Languages: | English |