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Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill

He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.

19945.62h 3mR

Overview

In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner and brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.

Directed by Leon Ichaso
Written by Barry Michael Cooper
Produced by Rudy Langlais, Greg Brown
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $18.2M

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Top Cast

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Romello Skuggs

Michael Wright

Michael Wright

Raynathan Skuggs

Theresa Randle

Theresa Randle

Mellisa

Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams III

Arthur Romello "A.R." Skuggs

Abe Vigoda

Abe Vigoda

Gus Molino

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Lolly Jonas

Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Doris Holly

Larry Joshua

Larry Joshua

Harry Molino

Sam Bottoms

Sam Bottoms

Oliver Thompson

Joe Dallesandro

Joe Dallesandro

Tony Adamo

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Themes & Keywords

brothermafiadrugsharlem, new york city

About Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill is a drama, action, thriller, crime film released in 1994 exploring themes of brother, mafia, drugs, harlem, new york city. Directed by Leon Ichaso, it stars Wesley Snipes, Michael Wright, Theresa Randle. In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner and brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.

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