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In 1930s Harlem fast talking hustler Ray scams straightlaced Claude, and soon the pair are traveling south to pick up some moonshine together. They are arrested for a murder actually committed by a corrupt local sheriff, and sentenced to life in prison in Mississippi. Over the years, the pair form a bond, despite being very different and frequently fighting. They scheme to escape, and keep hoping for justice.
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Logline: |
Two convicts are stuck in prison together with many of the same men they helped put there. |
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| Genres: |
Comedy and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 48 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 16, 1999 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong language and a shooting. |
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| Distributors: |
Universal Pictures
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| Production Co.: |
Imagine Entertainment
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| Studios: |
Universal Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$64,016,268 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Los Angeles, California, USA
Sacramento, California, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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