Boyz N the Hood

Theatrical - Wide 1991-07-12

Cast Hudhail Al-Amir Lloyd Avery II Angela Bassett Mia Bell
Directed by John Singleton
Written by John Singleton

Genres: Crime Drama

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The story of life in South Central Los Angeles, following the fortunes or otherwise of a group of young blacks. Struggling to escape the violence and drugs, some of them opt for education, pinning their hopes on college, others are caught... See more up in the violence that is endemic to the neighbourhood.

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