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New Jack City

"They're a new breed of gangster. The new public enemy. The new family of crime."

March 8, 1991 1h 37m 6.6/10 (569 votes)

Originally released in 1991. New Jack City is a thriller/crime film. directed by Mario Van Peebles.

Starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, and Allen Payne

Synopsis

A gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack. A cop, Scotty, discovers that the only way to infiltrate the gang is to become a dealer himself.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (569 votes)
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Budget $8.5M Production budget
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Box Office $47.6M 5.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,500,000
Revenue
$47,624,253

Production Companies

  • Jacmac Films
  • Jackson-McHenry Entertainment
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Jack City about?

A gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack. A cop, Scotty, discovers that the only way to infiltrate the gang is to become a dealer himself.

Who directed New Jack City?

New Jack City was directed by Mario Van Peebles.

How long is New Jack City?

New Jack City has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was New Jack City released?

New Jack City was released on March 8, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in New Jack City?

The main cast of New Jack City includes Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne, Chris Rock, Mario Van Peebles.

Is New Jack City worth watching?

New Jack City has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 569 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.