Boyz n the Hood

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-07-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

112 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (85638 Reviews)

Director:

John Singleton

Genres:

Crime Drama

Cast:

Hudhail Al-Amir Lloyd Avery II Angela Bassett Mia Bell

Writer:

John Singleton

Fullplot:

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.

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