Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.
Josh Hardwick
- Russell Poole Jr.
- (as Joshua M. Hardwick)
- Director
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaVoletta Wallace, Christopher Wallace's mother, plays herself in the film. She's in the scene with Johnny Depp in the coffee shop.
- GoofsYou can see the crane, when Detective Poole walks around the gas station during the long take.
- Quotes
Jack Jackson: Was he a good detective? Was he a good partner?
Detective Fred Miller: Russell Poole. One of the best. Younger guy, but from an older school than even I was from. Worked an honest shift. Lacked nuance. Follow orders to the point of insubordination.
- ConnectionsReferences Captain America (1944)
Featured review
True Crime Movie That Has Everything
Loved this movie from beginning to end. It gives us an insight into the corruption that exists within large organizations & bureaucracies that are more concerned in preserving their reputations with the media and public than conducting proper internal housekeepings. If anyone within the organization speaks up or tries to expose the corruption, they are immediately ostracized, smeared, and forced to resign if not outright fired. In short, they are permanently ruined. Strong performances by Depp & Whitaker and the fact this movie was "shelved" for 3 years before its release makes me wonder who drove that decision and why. Chances are it was going to embarrass some folks. Lastly, the Tupac & Biggie murders remain unsolved to this day, so before anyone starts talking "conspiracy theory" it might be a good idea to think contextually especially knowing what's happening in our country right now. Grade: A.
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- Jul 17, 2021
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- Also known as
- LAbyrinth
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $572,493
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $284,561
- Mar 21, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $2,824,459
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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