New Jack City 1991
“They're a new breed of gangster. The new public enemy. The new family of crime.”
What is New Jack City?
New Jack City is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 8, 1991
- Studios
- Jacmac Films, Jackson-McHenry Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~101 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Jacmac Films, Jackson-McHenry Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Overview
New Jack City is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Jacmac Films, Jackson-McHenry Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A relentless cop infiltrates a lucrative crack-selling gang by becoming a dealer himself.”
- Features a high-stakes undercover infiltration plot
- Explores the dangerous rise of a major criminal enterprise
- Contains dark and violent criminal themes
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime thrillers about undercover police operations.
The film contains themes of crime and drug trafficking appropriate for its R rating.
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Frequently asked questions
When was New Jack City released?
New Jack City was released in the United States on March 8, 1991.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified as a thriller, crime, and drama neo-noir gangster film.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Mario Van Peebles in his feature film directorial debut.
Who wrote the film?
The film was written by Thomas Lee Wright and Barry Michael Cooper, based on a story by Wright.
What is the central premise of the film?
A gangster named Nino makes a million dollars a week selling crack with the Cash Money Brothers, leading a cop named Scotty to infiltrate the gang by becoming a dealer.
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