Boyz n the Hood
Rating: 7.8/110524 Plot Summary:
John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions.
Director: John Singleton
Running time: 1h 52min
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release date: 20 December 1991 (Sweden)
Cast: Hudhail Al-Amir, Lloyd Avery II, Angela Bassett, Miya McGhee, Lexie Bigham, Kenneth A. Brown, Nicole Brown, Ceal, Morris Chestnut, Darneicea Corley, John Cothran, Ice Cube, Na'Blonka Durden, Susan Falcon
