IMDb > Dead Presidents (1995)
Dead Presidents
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Dead Presidents (1995) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 33 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   6,985 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?

Down 35% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Writers (WGA):

Allen Hughes (story) &
Albert Hughes (story) ...
more

Contact:

View company contact information for Dead Presidents on IMDbPro.

Release Date:

4 October 1995 (USA) more

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller | War more

Tagline:

In this daring heist, the only color that counts is green more

Plot:

A Vietnam vet adjusts to life after the war while trying to support his family, but the chance of a better life may involve crime and bloodshed. full summary | full synopsis

Plot Keywords:

more

Awards:

2 nominations more

User Comments:

Gritty drama from the Hughes Bros. more (69 total)

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 153:35 AMMAX   


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Larenz Tate ... Anthony Curtis

Keith David ... Kirby

Chris Tucker ... Skip

Freddy Rodríguez ... Jose
Rose Jackson ... Juanita Benson
N'Bushe Wright ... Delilah Benson
Alvaleta Guess ... Mrs. Benson
James Pickens Jr. ... Mr. Curtis

Jenifer Lewis ... Mrs. Curtis
Clifton Powell ... Cutty

Elizabeth Rodriguez ... Marisol

Terrence Howard ... Cowboy (as Terrence Dashon Howard)
Ryan Williams ... Young revolutionary
Larry McCoy ... Nicky
Rodney Winfield ... Mr. Warren
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:

Rated R for strong graphic violence, language, a sex scene and some drug use.

Runtime:

119 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #33864) | Australia:R | Canada:R | Finland:K-16 (video premiere) | Germany:18 (JK/SPIO) | Iceland:(Banned) (original rating) | Iceland:16 (cut) | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Singapore:R21 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 (original rating)

Filming Locations:

Florida, USA more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

All Police Officers depicted in this movie are from the fictional 53rd Precinct. This Precinct was also used in the television series _"Car 54, Where are You" (1961) and "Baretta" (1975). more

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: In the scene where Anthony is playing pool with Cowboy, Anthony is leaning on the table and cowboy yells at him to get off the table, there is a large white sheet of Cardboard laying in the middle of the table. When the shot changes angle to the view from the distance the sheet is gone. This sheet of cardboard would make it very hard to play a game of pool. more

Quotes:

Anthony Curtis: No bad habits, ma. Except for a little killing. more

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Century of Black Cinema (2003) (V) more

Soundtrack:

If You Want Me To Stay more


FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Gritty drama from the Hughes Bros., 23 August 1998
8/10
Author: Radix from Sunnyvale, CA

A well thought out movie featuring some of the most thrilling violent scenes and intense language. The Criterion Laserdisc commentaries reveals some more interesting background to the production of this movie. Recommended for Hughes Bros. fans out there.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (69 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Dead Presidents (1995)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Why do so many people hate on this movie?? heatheringly
song question cleblanc33181
soundtrack eganp-1
The violence and gore in this film is a joke. reviio
Quentin Tarantino makes DP2???? carlitosj
Cleon Rageius
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Bad Boys II American Gangster The Salton Sea Grindhouse Live Free or Die Hard
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Crime section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.