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Snipes

Snipes

20015.91h 53mR

Overview

Erik is a hip-hop-lovin' teen living in Philadelphia who'd rather spend time listening to his idol, the rapper Prolifik. One day, Erik finds himself more entangled in Prolifik's life than he ever imagined possible: Prolifik's been kidnapped, his master tapes are gone, and, through a series of twisted events, the same people who are after the musician go after Erik, too.

Directed by Rich Murray
Written by Rob Wiser, Rich Murray
Box Office0Revenue: $71K

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Top Cast

Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña

Cheryl

Sam Jones

Sam Jones

Erik

J.D. Williams

J.D. Williams

J.D.

Dean Winters

Dean Winters

Bobby Starr

Nelly

Nelly

Prolifik / Clarence

Joel Marsh Garland

Joel Marsh Garland

Ceasar

Frank Vincent

Frank Vincent

Johnnie Marandino

Heather Hunter

Heather Hunter

Lucinda

S

Schoolly D

Tony

Mpho Koaho

Mpho Koaho

Malik

About Snipes

Snipes is a drama, thriller film released in 2001. Directed by Rich Murray, it stars Zoe Saldaña, Sam Jones, J.D. Williams. Erik is a hip-hop-lovin' teen living in Philadelphia who'd rather spend time listening to his idol, the rapper Prolifik. One day, Erik finds himself more entangled in Prolifik's life than he ever imagined possible: Prolifik's been kidnapped, his master tapes are gone, and, through a series of twisted events, the same people who are after the musician go after Erik, too.

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