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Strays

Strays

Life is a matador.

19975.11h 45m

Overview

Rick is frustrated by the repetitious grind of one-night stands and aimless hustling. Whilst looking for more to his life he meets Heather, a neighbour. Rick takes the opportunity to escape his boring life style with her, but soon finds that his volatile behaviour threatens to finish their relationship before it even really begins.

Directed by Vin Diesel
Written by Vin Diesel
Produced by George Zakk
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Top Cast

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel

Rick

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Mike

M

Mihaela Kolich

Danielle

Joey Dedio

Joey Dedio

Fred

F. Valentino Morales

F. Valentino Morales

Tony

D

Darnell Williams

Keith

E

Eugene Osborne Smith

Willie

Suzanne Lanza

Suzanne Lanza

Heather

T.K. Kirkland

T.K. Kirkland

Rodney

T

Temple Brooks

Amy

Themes & Keywords

drug dealer

About Strays

Strays is a drama film released in 1997 exploring themes of drug dealer. Directed by Vin Diesel, it stars Vin Diesel, Mike Epps, Mihaela Kolich. Rick is frustrated by the repetitious grind of one-night stands and aimless hustling. Whilst looking for more to his life he meets Heather, a neighbour. Rick takes the opportunity to escape his boring life style with her, but soon finds that his volatile behaviour threatens to finish their relationship before it even really begins.

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