Gridlock'd (1997)
Life is a traffic jam.
After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.
Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: January 29, 1997
Cast
- Tim Roth - Stretch
- Tupac Shakur - Spoon
- Thandiwe Newton - Cookie
- Charles Fleischer - Mr. Woodson
- Vondie Curtis-Hall - D-Reper
- Howard Hesseman - Blind Man
- James Pickens Jr. - Supervisor
- Tom Towles - D-Reper's Henchman
- Bokeem Woodbine - Mud (uncredited)
- John Sayles - Cop #1
Screenplay
- Vondie Curtis-Hall (Screenplay)
Music: Stewart Copeland
Cinematography: Bill Pope
Editing: Christopher Koefoed
Production: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Def Pictures, Dragon Pictures, Interscope Communications, Gramercy Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest
Keywords
escape, police, aids, drug addiction, suspicion of murder, withdrawal
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gridlock'd about?
- After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.
- Who directed Gridlock'd?
- Gridlock'd was directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall.
- Who stars in Gridlock'd?
- Gridlock'd stars Tim Roth, Tupac Shakur, Thandiwe Newton, Charles Fleischer, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Howard Hesseman.
- How long is Gridlock'd?
- Gridlock'd has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Gridlock'd?
- Gridlock'd is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Gridlock'd?
- Gridlock'd had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Gridlock'd gross?
- Gridlock'd grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Gridlock'd produced?
- Gridlock'd was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Gridlock'd?
- The themes of Gridlock'd include: Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest.