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IMDb rating 4.9
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Critic rating 6.6

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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 8

...a sprawling urban drama with eruptions of violence.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Richard Roeper
rated 8

Out of desperation, likable friends turn to robbery in an impressive crime epic.

Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times
Critic Jeffrey Anderson
rated 6

...its particular time and setting give it an ambitious scope and a righteous passion that energize it.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Matthew Monagle
rated 6

It’s no accident that the film chooses to name drop Tarantino in its opening act.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Jcd
rated 9

...a sprawling urban drama with eruptions of violence.

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Critic Roger Moore
rated 5

RZA goes Tarantino-ish for “Cut Throat City”.

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Cast & Crew

RZA
Director
Ethan Hawke
As Jackson Symms
Wesley Snipes
As Lawrence
Joel David Moore
As Peter Felton
Terrence Howard
As The Saint
Thomas Francis Murphy
As Manager Wyland
T.I.
As Lorenzo «Cousin» Bass

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Cut Throat City is a gripping crime drama that follows the lives of four friends struggling to survive in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. When their plans to rob a casino go awry, they find themselves on the run from a ruthless crime boss and two relentless detectives. The film takes a gritty look at the harsh realities of life in the Lower Ninth Ward, where poverty and crime are rampant, and the only way to survive is to resort to illegal means. Despite their dangerous circumstances, the friendship between the four men remains strong, and they support each other through thick and thin. The film features a talented cast, including Wesley Snipes, Ice Cube, and Eiza Gonzalez, who deliver powerful performances that bring the characters to life. The action-packed plot keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as the friends navigate their way through dangerous situations, always managing to stay one step ahead of their pursuers. Cut Throat City is a tense and thrilling ride that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its gripping storyline, strong performances, and atmospheric setting, it's a must-see for fans of the crime drama genre.

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