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White Boy Rick( 2018)

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In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.

Overview

The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Richie Merritt

      Ricky Wershe Jr.

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      Matthew McConaughey

      Richard Wershe Sr.

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      Jennifer Jason Leigh

      Alex Snyder

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      Bel Powley

      Dawn Wershe

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      RJ Cyler

      Rudell Boo Curry

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      Rory Cochrane

      Agent Byrd

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      Eddie Marsan

      Art Derrick

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      Bruce Dern

      Grandpa Roman Wershe

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      Piper Laurie

      Grandma Verna Wershe

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      Brian Tyree Henry

      Detective Jackson

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      Taylour Paige

      Cathy Volsan

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      Jonathan Majors

      Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry

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      Kyanna Simone Simpson

      Brenda Moore

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      Lawrence Adimora

      Tyler

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      Brad Carter

      Bob the Gun Show Dealer

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      Brian "Wolfman Black" Bowman

      Hanserd crew

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      Gaynelle W. Sloman

      News Reporter

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      Derrick Gilliam

      Mayor Young's Bodyguard

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      Yassie Hawkes

      Actress

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      Lauren Ashley Berry

      Caesar's Ticket Lady

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      Tyler Joseph Campbell

      Skater

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      Joe Fishel

      Gun Show Patron

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      Danny Brown

      'Black Ed' Hanserd

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      YG

      Leo 'Big Man' Curry

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      Meg Rasmussen

      Gun Show Annie

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      Brad Carter

      Gun Show Dealer Bob

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      Ayriel Strange

      Nika

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      Victoria Watkins

      Pedestrian

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      Carly Tamborski

      Party Guest

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      Kylee Williams Russell

      Patron on the Street (uncredited)

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      Anthony Woods

      Damian Lucas

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      Ansel Carpenter

      Gun show patron (uncredited)

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      Linda D Gaines

      Willie Volson's Lady (uncredited)

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      James Howard

      Chief Homicide Inspector Hill

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      Raekwon Haynes

      Edwin 'Nugg' Crutcher

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    A review by flashman56

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    Written by flashman56 on Tue Sep 18 2018
    There is an another more compelling story behind White Boy Rick - the tale of the FBI's manipulation of a young witness, grimy Detroit cops, a dishonest mayor and over the top sentences for non-violent crimes. Unfortunately, the motion picture concentrates more on the connections between a low-life single parent and his children, which is a significantly less captivating story. Much slower than anticipated. Solid performance by Richie Merritt Jr. however, and Matthew McConaughey fully embraced his character....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    29000000.00

    Revenue

    26000000.00

    Keywords

    • war on drugs
    • drug trafficking
    • fbi
    • based on true story
    • informant
    • detroit, michigan
    • 1980s