When Thugs Cry
2003, English. Directed by Parris Reaves.
Two brothers from Alabama struggle to rise above the ghetto rap scene to land a major record deal in Chicago in this journey through love, sibling rivalry, betrayal, violence and redemption.
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- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 31 December 2003
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- United States of America
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When Thugs Cry runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Who directed When Thugs Cry?
When Thugs Cry (2003) was directed by Parris Reaves and stars T'Shaun Barrett, Nefra Burlock, Jah-Rista.