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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

Get Rich is about a man who hangs on in the drug world as long as possible, and becomes a musician because he is talented and very lucky.

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Cast & Crew

Jim Sheridan
Director
Viola Davis
As Grandma
Boyd Banks
As Prison Solitary Guard
Mykelti Williamson
As Charlene's Stepfather (uncredited)
Bill Duke
As Levar
Leon
As Slim

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Get Rich or Die Tryin' is a gripping drama that follows the life of Marcus, a young boy who grows up in the rough streets of the Bronx. After his mother's murder, Marcus is forced to live with his grandparents and turns to selling drugs to support himself. He becomes embroiled in a life of crime, working for local kingpin Levar and his underling Majestic. But when Marcus reunites with his childhood sweetheart Charlene, he begins to question his life choices and aspires to become a rapper. Despite the ridicule from Majestic and others, Marcus pursues his dream with the help of his friend Bama, who becomes his manager and producer. But as Marcus's music career takes off, Majestic feels threatened and tries to stop his success. The tension between Marcus and Majestic erupts into violence, with Marcus narrowly escaping death after being shot outside his home. The film takes a powerful look at the harsh realities of inner-city life, the lure of crime, and the struggle to break free from the cycle of violence. With a strong cast, including Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in his film debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin' is an intense and thought-provoking drama that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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