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Once in the Life (2000)

Director: Laurence Fishburne

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From Time Out Film Guide

Fishburne's directorial debut is based on his own stage play, Riff Raff. The opening has a credible street feel, but everything turns very wordy and theatrical when hustlers Michael and Billy hole up in an abandoned loft space, and Michael's old friend Tony T struggles with the dilemma, to off or not to off. A pity, because there are some fun performances going on.

Author: TCh

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Once in the Life

Cast & crew

Director: Laurence Fishburne

Producer: David L Bushell, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland

Cast: Eamonn Walker, Gregory Hines, Laurence Fishburne, Anabella Sciorra, Michael Paul Chan, Dominic Chianese, Paul Calderon, Andres Titus, Titus Welliver full cast

Duration: 107 mins


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