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rdfs:label	Menace II Society (1993)
rdfs:comment	Menace II Society is a 1993 hood film and the directorial debut of twin brothers Allen and Albert Hughes, starring Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett, Larenz Tate and Samuel L. Jackson. The film is set in South Central Los Angeles, California and follows the life of a young man named Kaydee "Caine" Lawson and his close friends. It gained notoriety for its scenes of violence, profanity and drug-related content. It was released in May 1993 to critical acclaim for its gritty portrayal of urban violence and its powerful underlying messages.
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Tagline	This is the truth. This is what's real.
Cast	Samuel L. Jackson Larenz Tate Jada Pinkett Tyrin Turner
Runtime	5820.0
Producer	Darin Scott
Release Date	1993-05-08
Country	United States
Language	English
Title	Menace II Society
Gross	$27M
Distributor	New Line Cinema
Budget	$4M
Writer	Allen and Albert Hughes
Director	Allen and Albert Hughes
abstract	Menace II Society is a 1993 hood film and the directorial debut of twin brothers Allen and Albert Hughes, starring Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett, Larenz Tate and Samuel L. Jackson. The film is set in South Central Los Angeles, California and follows the life of a young man named Kaydee "Caine" Lawson and his close friends. It gained notoriety for its scenes of violence, profanity and drug-related content. It was released in May 1993 to critical acclaim for its gritty portrayal of urban violence and its powerful underlying messages.