Movie Info

When renowned African-American playwright Andrew Sterling (Samuel L. Jackson) moves into an all-white suburb, his suspicious new neighbors mistake him...(read more...) for a burglar and promptly call the police. When Sterling's identity becomes clear, the police plan a hasty cover-up, duping low-class crook Amos Odell (Nicolas Cage) into taking Sterling "hostage." Racial stereotypes get skewered 1990s style in this satire from director E. Max Frye (Palmetto).

Director: Brad Dourif, Chelcie Ross, Dabney Coleman, E. Max Frye, Margaret Colin, Michael Lerner, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson

MPAA: PG-13

Running Time: 96 min.

Release Date: Mar 05, 1993

Cast: Brad Dourif, Chelcie Ross, Dabney Coleman, Margaret Colin, Michael Lerner, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson