USA,
1991, 107 min
Directed by:
John SingletonScreenplay:
John SingletonCinematography:
Charles MillsComposer:
Stanley ClarkeCast:
Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, Tyra Ferrell, Lexie Bigham, Regina King, John Singleton (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
A tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood'. Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1992 - John Singleton (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1992 - John Singleton (Best Original Screenplay)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1991 - John Singleton (New Generation Award)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1991 - John Singleton (Best New Director)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1991 - John Singleton (Un Certain Regard)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1991 - John Singleton (Golden Shell for Best Film)