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Notorious

Notorious

No dream is too B.I.G.

2009 2h 2mMusicDramaHistory

"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

3.5/5

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"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

The vibe

rap musicghettomurderdeathboom boxrappingcrack addictgold toothpraying

Behind it

George Tillman Jr.George Tillman Jr.DirectorReggie Rock BythewoodReggie Rock BythewoodScreenplayCheo Hodari CokerCheo Hodari CokerScreenplayDanny ElfmanDanny ElfmanComposerMichael GradyCinematography

Cast

Jamal WoolardJamal WoolardChristopher 'Biggie' Wallace
Derek LukeDerek LukeSean 'Puffy' Combs
Naturi NaughtonNaturi NaughtonLil' Kim
Anthony MackieAnthony MackieTupac "2Pac" Shakur
Antonique SmithAntonique SmithFaith Evans
Angela BassettAngela BassettVoletta Wallace
Marc John JefferiesMarc John JefferiesLil Cease
Sean RinggoldSean RinggoldSuge Knight
C.J. WallaceC.J. WallaceBiggie (age 8-13)
Dennis L.A. WhiteDennis L.A. WhiteDamion 'D-Roc' Butler
Mohamed DioneMohamed DioneRecord Executive at Party
Menyone DeVeauxMenyone DeVeauxHot Girl
Ginger KrollDebbie
Ricky SmithWally
Amanda ChristopherKeisha
Jasper BriggsDamion (age 8-13)
Cyrus FarmerCyrus FarmerSelwyn
David CostabileDavid CostabileMr. Webber

Director

George Tillman Jr.

Writers

Reggie Rock Bythewood, Cheo Hodari Coker

Release date

16 Jan 2009

Runtime

2h 2m

Box office

$43.1M

Studio

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Language

English, Italian

Country

United States of America

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