Sugar Hill

Feb 25, 1994

2h 3m

★ 5.6

He wanted power. He wanted revenge. Now he just wants out.

Overview

In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner and brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.

Genres

Drama

Action

Thriller

Crime

Production Companies

South Street Films

Beacon Communications

Beacon Pictures

Ghiznoz Productions

Sugar Hill Trailers

Cast

Romello Skuggs

Wesley Snipes

Raynathan Skuggs

Michael Wright

Mellisa

Theresa Randle

Arthur Romello "A.R." Skuggs

Clarence Williams III

Gus Molino

Abe Vigoda

Lolly Jonas

Ernie Hudson

Doris Holly

Leslie Uggams

Harry Molino

Larry Joshua

Oliver Thompson

Sam Bottoms

Tony Adamo

Joe Dallesandro

Ricky Goggles

Steve Harris

Sal Marconi

Raymond Serra

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