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      Once in the Life

      2000, Crime/Drama, 1h 47m

      25 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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      Once in a Life is a promising directorial effort by Laurence Fishburne. But the story is too conventional and similar to the many ghetto action/dramas that come before it. Read critic reviews

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      A gritty drama centered around brotherhood and friendship, "Once in the Life" is a realistic depiction of how everyday choices affect our path in life. It is a cautionary tale about making the wrong choices and the inevitable, tragic conclusion of an individual who is drawn to a life of crime - - once in the life, always in the life.

      • Rating: R (Strong Violence|Some Drug Content|Pervasive Language)

      • Genre: Crime, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Laurence Fishburne

      • Producer: David Bushell, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland

      • Writer: Laurence Fishburne, Laurence Fishburne

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $53.5K

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      • Distributor: Lionsgate Films

      • Production Co: Shooting Gallery, Cinema Gypsy Productions

      • Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround

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