Light It Up(1999)
Overview
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
Director
Craig Bolotin
Studio
Edmonds Entertainment Group
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Usher
as Lester Dewitt
Vanessa Williams
as Audrey McDonald
Forest Whitaker
as Officer Dante Jackson
Rosario Dawson
as Stephanie Williams
Robert Ri'chard
as Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
Judd Nelson
as Ken Knowles
Fredro Starr
as Rodney J. Templeton
Sara Gilbert
as Lynn Sabatini
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
Glynn Turman
as Principal Allan Armstrong
Vic Polizos
as Capt. Monroe
Dale Rivera
as Security Guard (Bob)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Edmonds Entertainment Group • Fox 2000 Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Light It Up?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Light It Up (1999).
What is Light It Up about?▼
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
Who directed Light It Up?▼
Light It Up was directed by Craig Bolotin and released in 1999. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Light It Up?▼
Light It Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Light It Up?▼
The cast of Light It Up includes Usher as Lester Dewitt, Vanessa Williams as Audrey McDonald, Forest Whitaker as Officer Dante Jackson, Rosario Dawson as Stephanie Williams, Robert Ri'chard as Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone and more.
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