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Sugar Hill

  • 1994
  • R
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
5.3K
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Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright in Sugar Hill (1994)
Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox
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Drug CrimeGangsterPsychological DramaTragedyActionCrimeDramaThriller

A Harlem drug dealer quits. The Mafia wants revenge.A Harlem drug dealer quits. The Mafia wants revenge.A Harlem drug dealer quits. The Mafia wants revenge.

  • Director
    • Leon Ichaso
  • Writer
    • Barry Michael Cooper
  • Stars
    • Wesley Snipes
    • Michael Wright
    • Khandi Alexander
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    5.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leon Ichaso
    • Writer
      • Barry Michael Cooper
    • Stars
      • Wesley Snipes
      • Michael Wright
      • Khandi Alexander
    • 45User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Top Cast40

    Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    • Roemello Skuggs
    Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    • Raynathan Skuggs
    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • Ella Skuggs
    DeVaughn Nixon
    DeVaughn Nixon
    • Raynathan (Age 11)
    Marquise Wilson
    • Roemello (Age 10)
    O.L. Duke
    O.L. Duke
    • Tutty
    Clarence Williams III
    Clarence Williams III
    • A.R. Skuggs
    Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda
    • Gus Molino
    Anthony Thomas
    • Worker
    John Pittman
    • Lucky
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Ricky Goggles
    • (as Steve J. Harris)
    Michael Guess
    • Y.G. (Young Gun)
    Kimberly Russell
    • Chantal
    • (as Kimberly Russel)
    Theresa Randle
    Theresa Randle
    • Melissa
    Abdul Mutakabbir
    • Bouncer
    Yusaf Ramadan
    • Bouncer
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Bouncer
    Andre Lamal
    • Martin David
    • Director
      • Leon Ichaso
    • Writer
      • Barry Michael Cooper
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews45

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The success of New Jack City (1991) got writer Barry Michael Cooper's script for Sugar Hill (1994) attention in Hollywood. With Wesley Snipes already attached, it seemed like a home run, but none of the major studios were willing to touch the material due to its bleak nature. The script was eventually picked up and financed by indie production company Beacon Communications.
    • Goofs
      When Roemello and Raynathan are discussing getting out of the drug trade, Raynathan's braid on his forehead disappears and reappears several times.
    • Quotes
      • Roemello Skuggs: Look Lolly, I think we need to call a truce. You don't hit my men, I won't hit yours. You don't hurt my brother... and I won't take your whole family. We'll work it out so you can get a piece of the action. Ok, chump? I mean champ. My word is bond.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: 8 Seconds/You So Crazy/Sugar Hill/On Deadly Ground/Fiorlie (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Worry 'Bout Me
      Performed by Duke Ellington Orchestra
      Courtesy of Laserlight Digital
      By arrangement with Source/Q
      Written by Ted Koehler/Rube Bloom
      Published by EMI Mills, Inc. (ASCAP)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 25, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Harlem
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Beacon Communications
      • Beacon Pictures
      • Ghiznoz Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,225,518
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,712,485
      • Feb 27, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,225,518
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 3m(123 min)
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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