Men Without Jobs (2004)
Overview
Compulsive gambler Oz lives in a rent-controlled apartment in Brooklyn, with his roommate, Ivy-League dropout Ish. Crippled by an unspoken fear of failure, the serial underachievers whittle the hours away playing video games and discussing plans for a band that has yet to leave the realm of the hypothetical. But after they meet graffiti artist Veronica, who challenges them to take action, Oz and Ish must examine themselves for the first time.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2212 |
Directed By
Mad Matthewz
Crew
Hannah Morrow
Joseph Paolini
Iris Ng
Gingi Rochelle
Shade Boyewa
George A. Lara
Rik Andino
Seth Carmichael
Cliff Charles
Ellyn Long Marshall
J. Alec Hawkins
Luis Colon
Kevin Vincent
Christopher Pizzo
Reyad Farraj
Maria E. Nelson
Kevin Vincent
Zulema Griffin
David Shuff
Veronica Mulero
Anderson William
Mad Matthewz
Mad Matthewz
Joel Knutson
Wylda Bayron
Mad Matthewz
Samuel Crow
Cliff Charles
TOP CAST
Ishmael Butler
Ish
Bonz Malone
Oz
Anita Kopacz
Veronica
Andre Royo
Junie
David Anzuelo
Pancho
Stephanie Berry
Mrs. Morgan
Reg E. Cathey
Mr. Morgan
Hope Clarke
Ms. Jackson
Adrian Martinez
Wolfy
Silvestre Rasuk
Nola Darling Fan Club
Stu 'Large' Riley
Smokey
Roberta Wallach
Dolores
Michael C. Maronna
E-Man
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