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Roxanne Roxanne(2017)

1h 38mDramaEnglish
6/10
124 user ratings

Life is a battle.

Overview

The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.

Director

Michael Larnell

Studio

Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions

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Cast

Chanté Adams

Chanté Adams

as Roxanne Shanté

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali

as Cross

Nia Long

Nia Long

as Ms. Peggy

Elvis Nolasco

Elvis Nolasco

as Ray

Shenell Edmonds

Shenell Edmonds

as Ranita

Adam Horovitz

Adam Horovitz

as Attorney Schwartz

Germar Terrell Gardner

Germar Terrell Gardner

as Antwan

Terrence Shingler

as Big John

Nigel A. Fullerton

as Biz

Kristin Dodson

as Classmate #1

Curtiss Cook

Curtiss Cook

as Dave

Lyric Hurd

Lyric Hurd

as Fastima

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2017

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

English

Rating

6 / 10

Production Companies

Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions • i am OTHER • Playdate Productions

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Where can I watch Roxanne Roxanne?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Roxanne Roxanne (2017).

What is Roxanne Roxanne about?

The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.

Who directed Roxanne Roxanne?

Roxanne Roxanne was directed by Michael Larnell and released in 2017. It is a drama film.

How long is Roxanne Roxanne?

Roxanne Roxanne has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

Who stars in Roxanne Roxanne?

The cast of Roxanne Roxanne includes Chanté Adams as Roxanne Shanté, Mahershala Ali as Cross, Nia Long as Ms. Peggy, Elvis Nolasco as Ray, Shenell Edmonds as Ranita and more.

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