Hustle & Flow

    Genre
    Crime, Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    116 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2005
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Craig Brewer
WRITTEN BY:
Craig Brewer
CAST INCLUDES:
Terrence Howard, Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Isaac Hayes, DJ Qualls

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

A heartwarming look into the darker sides of Memphis about a pimp who decides to turn his life around and turn to the music recording industry, writer-director Craig Brewer (THE POOR & HUNTRY, THE LEGEND OF TARZAN) creates a beautiful, in-depth, realistic portrait of his characters- enhanced by stunning, inspiring performances by its leads, Terrence Howard (CRASH, IRON MAN), Ludacris (CRASH, FAST FIVE), Anthony Anderson (THE DEPARTED, TRANSFORMERS), and Taryn Manning (8 MILE, A LOT LIKE LOVE). "It boasts a seductive lead performance and the best ensemble cast since Ray" (TIME Magazine).

SYNOPSIS

DJay is a Memphis hustler with big dreams to become a respected rapper. After discovering rap mogul Skinny Black is about to roll through town, he decides to record his flow with the hopes of slipping his demo to Skinny. With little help from his friends and “family,” DJay sets in motion the hustle of his life, and galvanizes the lives of those around him as they learn that “everybody’s gotta have a dream.”

Hustle & Flow

    Genre
    Crime, Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    116 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2005
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Craig Brewer
WRITTEN BY
Craig Brewer
CAST INCLUDES
Terrence Howard, Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Isaac Hayes, DJ Qualls
A heartwarming look into the darker sides of Memphis about a pimp who decides to turn his life around and turn to the music recording industry, writer-director Craig Brewer (THE POOR & HUNTRY, THE LEGEND OF TARZAN) creates a beautiful, in-depth, realistic portrait of his characters- enhanced by stunning, inspiring performances by its leads, Terrence Howard (CRASH, IRON MAN), Ludacris (CRASH, FAST FIVE), Anthony Anderson (THE DEPARTED, TRANSFORMERS), and Taryn Manning (8 MILE, A LOT LIKE LOVE). "It boasts a seductive lead performance and the best ensemble cast since Ray" (TIME Magazine).

DJay is a Memphis hustler with big dreams to become a respected rapper. After discovering rap mogul Skinny Black is about to roll through town, he decides to record his flow with the hopes of slipping his demo to Skinny. With little help from his friends and “family,” DJay sets in motion the hustle of his life, and galvanizes the lives of those around him as they learn that “everybody’s gotta have a dream.”

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