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Poetic Justice
Poetic Justice
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Poetic Justice

1993
1h 49m
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1993

Runtime

1h 49m

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Storyline

"'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone."

Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Jul 23, 1993
Languages
English
Director
John Singleton
John Singleton
Production
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

50 Cast Members

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Justice

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Lucky

Regina King

Regina King

Iesha

Joe Torry

Joe Torry

Chicago

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell

Jessie

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

Heywood

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Aunt June

Dina D.

Dina

Rose Weaver

Rose Weaver

Aunt Audrey

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Simone

Ché J. Avery

Thug #2

Lloyd Avery II

Thug #1

Rico Bueno

Rico Bueno

Ticket Taker

Maia Campbell

Maia Campbell

Shante

Michael Colyar

Michael Colyar

Panhandler

Kina Cosper

Female Cousin

John Cothran

John Cothran

Uncle Earl

James Deeth

Helicopter Pilot

Norma Donaldson

Norma Donaldson

Aunt May

Kelly Joe Dugan

Truck Driver

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