Get Rich or Die Tryin'(2005)

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Synopsis

Marcus has always known he was going to be a rapper, but when his mother is murdered, he turns to dealing--hustling drugs pays the rent. As his world spirals out of control, he begins to apply the same manic intensity to his writing as he does to dealing; he has to write down his words to stay sane. For years, he endures this living hell until a tragedy that nearly kills him gets Marcus to change his life
Marcus has always known he was going to be a rapper, but when his mother is murdered, he turns to dealing--hustling drugs pays the rent. As his world spirals out of control, he begins to apply the same manic …
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In Theaters

  • November 9, 2005

MPAA Rating

R (for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content, sexuality and nudity.)

Genres

Drama, Urban, Music, Musical/Performing Arts

Run Time

1 hour 58 minutes

Distributors

Paramount Pictures

Box Office

$30,981,850

Also Known As

  • Locked and Loaded
  • Untitled 50 Cent Project

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Produced In

United States

Director

Jim Sheridan

Director
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