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Life Is Hot in Cracktown

  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2K
YOUR RATING
Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)
Various stories of how crack cocaine has infiltrated the inner-city streets. Based on Buddy Giovinazzo's novel "Life is Hot in Cracktown".
Play trailer2:01
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Psychological DramaCrimeDrama

Various stories of how crack cocaine has infiltrated the inner-city streets.Various stories of how crack cocaine has infiltrated the inner-city streets.Various stories of how crack cocaine has infiltrated the inner-city streets.

  • Director
    • Buddy Giovinazzo
  • Writer
    • Buddy Giovinazzo
  • Stars
    • Evan Ross
    • Stephanie Lugo
    • Maurice Blake
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Buddy Giovinazzo
    • Writer
      • Buddy Giovinazzo
    • Stars
      • Evan Ross
      • Stephanie Lugo
      • Maurice Blake
    • 22User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos6

    Life Is Hot in Cracktown
    Trailer 2:01
    Life Is Hot in Cracktown
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Motivations (Behind The Scenes)
    Clip 1:02
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Motivations (Behind The Scenes)
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Motivations (Behind The Scenes)
    Clip 1:02
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Motivations (Behind The Scenes)
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Buddy Transgender Exclusive Clip
    Clip 0:44
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Buddy Transgender Exclusive Clip
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Hookers Buying Condoms
    Clip 1:08
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Hookers Buying Condoms
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Compassion (Behind The Scenes)
    Clip 0:59
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Compassion (Behind The Scenes)
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Working Girl
    Clip 1:08
    Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Working Girl

    Photos22

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    Top Cast53

    Evan Ross
    Evan Ross
    • Romeo
    Stephanie Lugo
    • Debbie
    Maurice Blake
    • Brazil
    Omar Regan
    Omar Regan
    • Cremont
    Jeffrey Lorenzo
    Jeffrey Lorenzo
    • Soby
    Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk
    • Manny
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Lou
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Betty McBain
    Melissa Wilfley
    Melissa Wilfley
    • Fay
    Ten Travis
    Ten Travis
    • Ceasar
    Shannyn Sossamon
    Shannyn Sossamon
    • Concetta
    Gavin and Noah Enriquez
    • Ramon
    Elena Franklin
    Elena Franklin
    • Melody Amber
    Marci Canipe
    • Melody's Mom
    Quddus
    Quddus
    • Terrance
    • (as Quddus Philippe)
    Ridge Canipe
    Ridge Canipe
    • Willy
    Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter
    • Suzie
    Edoardo Ballerini
    Edoardo Ballerini
    • Chas
    • Director
      • Buddy Giovinazzo
    • Writer
      • Buddy Giovinazzo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews22

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The dude that robs Manny the first time is Carmine Giovinazzo (Detective Danny Messer from CSI: NY (2004)), cousin of the director, Buddy Giovinazzo.
    • Quotes
      • Benny: Marybeth, I know what I am. Don't think for a second that I don't, 'cus I do. Like when I hear you and Ridley talking to some of the other girls, things yous able to talk about
      • [shrugs]
      • Benny: you're smart, you got schooling, you know things. Me, what do I know... I know that being with me must be like being with a retard. I look in the mirror sometimes, I wonder what you're doin with me. I know you do, too. When the day comes, you find somebody better, 'cus one day that will happen, I ain't gonna give you no shit over it, ok? I'm just gonna be grateful that I had some time with you. You's the best thing that ever happened to me, and I love you.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Brandon McMillan/Kerry Washington/Wilco (2009)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 26, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Веселая жизнь в Крэктауне
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Karmic Productions
      • Lodestar Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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