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Light It Up (1999)

  • Nov 4, 1999
  • 1h 39m
  • R

6.6/10

TMDB user score
41 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Light It Up is a 1999 drama and thriller film directed by Craig Bolotin. Its leading cast includes Usher, Vanessa Williams and Forest Whitaker. It runs for 1 hour 39 minutes.

Synopsis

On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 39 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 41 TMDB votes

Trailer

90s Week: Light It Up (Theatrical Trailer) · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Usher Lester Dewitt
  • Vanessa Williams Audrey McDonald
  • Forest Whitaker Officer Dante Jackson
  • Rosario Dawson Stephanie Williams
  • Robert Ri'chard Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
  • Judd Nelson Ken Knowles
  • Fredro Starr Rodney J. Templeton
  • Sara Gilbert Lynn Sabatini
  • Clifton Collins Jr. Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
  • Glynn Turman Principal Allan Armstrong
  • Vic Polizos Capt. Monroe
  • Dale Rivera Security Guard (Bob)
  • Sue Simmons WNBC Anchor
  • LeShay N. Tomlinson Student
  • Adam Gifford Cop #2
  • Eriq F. Prince Security Officer
  • Marvin Nelson SWAT Team Member
  • Donna Hanover Fox News Anchor

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