State Property (film)
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| Directed by | Abdul Malik Abbott |
| Written by | Abdul Malik Abbott Ernest "Tron" Anderson |
| Produced by | Damon Dash Phyllis Cedar |
| Starring | Beanie Sigel Jay Z Damon Dash Memphis Bleek Omillio Sparks |
| Cinematography | David Daniel |
| Edited by | Paul Frank Tim French Justine Harari |
| Music by | Abdul Malik Abbott Evan Eder Gregory Darryl Smith |
| Distributed by | Lions Gate Films |
Release dates | August 2, 2001 (première) January 18, 2002 (limited release) February 8, 2002 (wide release) |
Running time | 88 min. |
| Language | English |
State Property is a 2002 American crime film starring Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Memphis Bleek and Damon Dash. Rapper Jay-Z appears in a cameo role. It was produced by Roc-A-Fella Films and distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment. Abdul Malik Abbott directed the film and co-wrote its screenplay with Ernest "Tron" Anderson. The film was loosely based on Aaron Jones and the JBM in Philadelphia's drug trade from the late eighties to early nineties.
Synopsis
Frustrated with being broke, Beans (Sigel) decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. The film follows Beans and his crew, the ABM, as they take over the city, creating mayhem as their empire builds. Beans now struggles to maintain his family life while bumping heads with opposing gangsters and police. It all comes to a head when he cannot surpass the city's most notorious crew, run by Untouchable J (Jay-Z) and Dame (Dash). The moves Beans and the ABM decide to make come with severe consequences.
Cast
- Beanie Sigel - Beans
- Omillio Sparks - Baby Boy
- Memphis Bleek - Blizz
- Damon Dash - 'Boss' Dame
- Sundy Carter - Aisha
- Tyran 'Ty-Ty' Smith - Shareef
- Oschino - D-Nice
- Jay-Z - Untouchable J
- Brother Newz - P-Nut
- Rell - Butter
- Young Chris - Ricky
- Young Neef - Troy
- Amil - Boss' Assassin
- DJ Clue - Boss Informant
- Jacob the Jeweler - Eli
- Casha - Heather McGee
- Randolph Curtis Rand - Saul Weisberg
- Nicole Madeo - Leslie Tucci
- Leslie Pilgrim - Aja
- Kyndra Monet - Selena
- Pain in da Ass - Mario
- Dee Lee - Poochie
- Leah Leatherbury - Tonya
- Reb - Snoop
- Rashie Constantine - Mel
Stats
- Also Known As: Get Down or Lay Down
- Production Status: Released
- Genres: Drama and Crime/Gangster
- Running Time: 1 hr. 28 min.
- Release Date: January 18, 2002 Limited
- MPAA Rating: R for strong violence and sexuality, explicit language, and drug content.
- Distributors: Lionsgate
- Production Co.: Roc-A-Fella Records
- U.S. Box Office: $2,106,838
- Filming Locations: Paterson, New Jersey USA
Philadelphia, USA - Produced in: United States
Soundtrack
The State Property soundtrack was entirely performed by the State Property rap group. It was released on December 11, 2001 and peaked at 14 on Billboard 200 and 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
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