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When Thugs Cry

6.020031h 37mMovieCrimeDrama

Two brothers from Alabama struggle to rise above the ghetto rap scene to land a major record deal in Chicago in this journey through love, sibling rivalry, betrayal, violence and redemption.

DirectorParris Reaves
ProducerLarry Jenkins

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Cast · Directed by Parris Reaves

TBT'Shaun Barrett
T'Shaun Barrett
Turf
NB
Nefra Burlock
Tiffany Love
J
Jah-Rista
Jeffery Love / Rhythym
SL
Suzette Lloyd
Mother
LI
Lester Loyd III
Red
KR
Kenya Robertson
Michelle
KS
Kennedy Safo
Khali
OS
Oral Sledge
Deacon
ST
Soundmaster T
Terry Love
BT
Bryan Turner
himself
CW
Carl Wright
Minister

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