Movie "New Jack City" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "New Jack City"

In 1989, Nino Brown, a small time drug dealer, is convinced by one of his fellow thugs that the wave of the future is in the cocaine derivative, crack. Brown sees potential in crack and sets out to establish himself as chief kingpin by killing off his rivals and even going as far as to take over a whole apartment complex. Out to stop him are undercover cops Scottie Appleton and Nick Paretti. Appleton especially wants to get Nino because of the fact that he murdered Scottie's mother as part of a gang initiaton. Also involved is Pookie, a former crackhead who wants to bring down Nino as well.

Starring actors in "New Jack City" movie:

Wesley Snipes as a character Nino Brown Wesley Snipes also starred in the next movies: "Blade II" in a role of Blade/Eric Brooks/'The Daywalker'; "The Art of War" in a role of Neil Shaw; "U.S. Marshals" in a role of Mark J. Sheridan/Warren/Roberts; "Demolition Man" in a role of Simon Phoenix; "Blade" in a role of Blade/Eric Brooks/'The Daywalker'; "Blade: Trinity" in a role of Blade/Eric Brooks/'The Daywalker'; "7 Seconds" in a role of Jack Tuliver; "Passenger 57" in a role of John Cutter; "Drop Zone" in a role of Pete Nessip; "The Marksman" in a role of Painter; "Unstoppable" in a role of Dean Cage; "Money Train" in a role of John; "The Fan" in a role of Bobby Rayburn; "Mo' Better Blues" in a role of Shadow Henderson; "Hard Luck" in a role of Lucky; "The Contractor"; "Murder at 1600" in a role of Det. Harlan Regis; "Liberty Stands Still" in a role of Joe; "King of New York" in a role of Thomas Flanigan; "Boiling Point" in a role of Jimmy Mercer; "White Men Can't Jump" in a role of Sidney Deane; "Rising Sun" in a role of Lt. Webster Smith; "Brooklyn's Finest" in a role of Caz;

Ice-T as a character Scotty Appleton Ice-T also starred in the next movies: "3000 Miles to Graceland" in a role of Hamilton, Gunman; "Surviving the Game" in a role of Jack Mason; "Ablaze" in a role of Albert Denning; "Gangland" in a role of Officer Dunn; "Ricochet" in a role of Odessa; "Johnny Mnemonic" in a role of J-Bone; "Good Hair" in a role of Himself; "Leprechaun in the Hood" in a role of Mack Daddy;

Allen Payne as a character Gee Money Allen Payne also starred in the next movies: "The Perfect Storm" in a role of Alfred Pierre; "Vampire in Brooklyn" in a role of Detective Justice;

Chris Rock as a character Pookie Chris Rock also starred in the next movies: "Dogma" in a role of Rufus; "Osmosis Jones" in a role of Osmosis Jones; "Bad Company" in a role of Jake Hayes/Kevin Pope/Michael Turner; "Lethal Weapon 4" in a role of Detective Lee Butters; "Sgt. Bilko" in a role of 1st Lt. Oster; "Madagascar" in a role of Marty; "The Longest Yard" in a role of Caretaker; "Beverly Hills Ninja" in a role of Joey; "The Rundown" in a role of Beck; "I Think I Love My Wife" in a role of Richard Cooper; "Bee Movie" in a role of Mooseblood; "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" in a role of Additional Zebras; "Boomerang" in a role of Bony T; "Good Hair" in a role of Himself;

Mario Van Peebles as a character Stone Mario Van Peebles also starred in the next movies: "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power" in a role of Earl; "Ali" in a role of Malcolm X; "Heartbreak Ridge" in a role of Corporal 'Stitch' Jones; "Full Eclipse" in a role of Max Dire; "Solo" in a role of Solo; "Multiple Sarcasms" in a role of Rocky;

Michael Michele as a character Selina Michael Michele also starred in the next movies: "Ali" in a role of Veronica Porche; "Dark Blue" in a role of Beth Williamson; "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" in a role of Judy Spears;

Bill Nunn as a character Duh Duh Duh Man Bill Nunn also starred in the next movies: "Spider-Man" in a role of Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson; "Kiss the Girls" in a role of Det. John Sampson; "Spider-Man 2" in a role of Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson; "Mo' Better Blues" in a role of Bottom Hammer; "Spider-Man 3" in a role of Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson; "Bulletproof" in a role of Steve Finch; "The Last Seduction" in a role of Harlan; "Firehouse Dog" in a role of Joe Musto; "Always Outnumbered" in a role of Howard M'Shalla; "The Legend of 1900" in a role of Danny Boodmann; "The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option" in a role of Luther; "Def by Temptation" in a role of Dougy;

Russell Wong as a character Park Russell Wong also starred in the next movies: "Romeo Must Die" in a role of Kai; "The Lost Empire" in a role of Monkey King; "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" in a role of Ming Guo; "Twisted" in a role of Lieutenant Tong;

Bill Cobbs as a character Old man Bill Cobbs also starred in the next movies: "The Bodyguard" in a role of Bill Devaney; "The Hudsucker Proxy" in a role of Moses the Clock Man; "Random Hearts" in a role of Marvin; "Night at the Museum" in a role of Reginald; "The Ultimate Gift" in a role of Ted Hamilton; "Enough" in a role of Jim Toller; "The Morgue" in a role of George; "Fluke" in a role of Bert; "Always Outnumbered" in a role of Right Burke; "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" in a role of Estes; "Paulie" in a role of Virgil the Janitor; "Hope Floats" in a role of Nurse; "The Color of Money" in a role of Orvis;

Christopher Williams as a character Kareem Akbar Christopher Williams starred only in the movie "New Jack City"

Judd Nelson as a character Nick Peretti Judd Nelson also starred in the next movies: "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" in a role of Sheriff; "Lost Voyage" in a role of Aaron Roberts; "The Black Hole" in a role of Eric Bryce; "The Breakfast Club" in a role of John Bender; "Cybermutt" in a role of Alex; "The Caretaker" in a role of Ella's Dad; "The Dark Backward" in a role of Marty Malt; "From the Hip" in a role of Robin 'Stormy' Weathers; "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day" in a role of Concezio Yakavetta; "Making the Grade" in a role of Eddie Keaton; "Relentless" in a role of Arthur 'Buck' Taylor; "Infected" in a role of Malcolm Burgess;

Vanessa Williams as a character Keisha Vanessa Williams also starred in the next movies: "The Odyssey" in a role of Calypso; "Candyman" in a role of Anne-Marie McCoy; "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland" in a role of Queen of Trash; "Another You" in a role of Gloria;

Tracy Camilla Johns as a character Uniqua Tracy Camilla Johns starred only in the movie "New Jack City"

Anthony DeSando as a character Frankie Needles Anthony DeSando also starred in the next movies: "Beer League" in a role of Dennis Mangenelli;

Nick Ashford as a character Rev. Oates Nick Ashford starred only in the movie "New Jack City"