The Beat (2005)
Overview
In a split narrative, a young man follows two paths: his father's dream of him becoming a cop, and his own dream of becoming a rapper
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $700,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.44 |
Directed By
Brandon Sonnier
Crew
Brandon Sonnier
Brandon Sonnier
Graham Futerfas
Chris Westlake
Rahman Jamaal
TOP CAST
Jazsmin Lewis
Tawanna
Coolio
Emcee
John Cothran
Bumma
Steve Connell
Artis
Rahman Jamaal
Flip
Kazz Wingate IV
Cassius 'Cash' Bernard
4-Zone
Self
Chino XL
Crazy 8
Takbir Bashir
Tak
John Cab
Mugger One
Charlie Capen
Young Businessman
Michael Colyar
Chi-Barnes
Keith Ewell
Tony
J.B. Ghuman Jr.
Jimmy
Toby Howard
Quentin Bernard
Brian McKnight
Record Executive
Antonio Negret
Doctor
Terrell J. Ramsey
Greyton
Betsy Randle
Marie Bernard
Jermaine Williams
Byron
David Williams
Doctor
Gregory Alan Williams
Mr. Bernard
Bob Minor
Robbery Victim (uncredited)
Paul Willson
Officer Rodney
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