

1994 · 2h 3m · Movie
He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.
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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In theaters: February 25, 1994
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Ernie Hudson
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Actor Michael Wright, known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats, Sugar Hill, V and Oz, died Aug. 19 in Los Angeles. He was 70. Read more below.
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