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Notorious

20092h 2mMusic · Drama · History
directed by George Tillman Jr.

“No dream is too B.I.G.”

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7 / 10
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6.7 / 10
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60 / 100
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52%

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Synopsis

"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

Cast

Jamal Woolard·Christopher 'Biggie' Wallace
Derek Luke·Sean 'Puffy' Combs
Naturi Naughton·Lil' Kim
Anthony Mackie·Tupac "2Pac" Shakur
Antonique Smith·Faith Evans
Angela Bassett·Voletta Wallace
Marc John Jefferies·Lil Cease
Sean Ringgold·Suge Knight
C.J. Wallace·Biggie (age 8-13)
Dennis L.A. White·Damion 'D-Roc' Butler