Dead Presidents (1995)

Directors:

Albert Hughes
Allen Hughes

Writers (WGA):

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

Release Date:

4 October 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller | War

Tagline:

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

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.

Plot Keywords:

Vietnam | Vietnam War | 1960s | Money | Heist

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

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

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

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

Company:

Caravan Pictures

Trivia:

The word "fuck" and its variants are spoken 247 times.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: A 1973-1975 Ford F-350 Utility Truck can be seen in the background of the Spring 1969 scenes.

Quotes:

[Cleon blasts a Viet Cong in the head, killing him]
Cleon: Now you're good, now Jesus loves you.

Movie Connections:

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

Soundtrack:

Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Great Movie

This was a great movie, and I think it was overlooked. It is one my favorites due to the unique storytelling and action. This movie is way better than 90% of the crap that comes out today. The acting is also superb, and I think it Chris Tucker's greatest performance. Even though the story has a lot of action, it's very believable, which is hard to do in Hollywood. For those who haven't seen this movie I suggest you go and rent it now, it's a modern day classic. Sit back and be prepared to watch a great moment in filmaking. It's definitely underrated. I think if it was promoted better it might have done better, especially since most war movies do well.