
Release Date
January 16, 2009
DVD Release Date
April 21, 2009 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Writer
Reggie Rock Bythewood, Cheo Hodari Coker
Cast
Jamal Woolard, Angela Bassett, Derek Luke, Anthony Mackie, Antonique Smith, Naturi Naughton, Dennis White, Julia Pace Mitchell
Studio
Running Time
122 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for pervasive language, some strong sexuality including dialogue, nudity, and for drug content
"Notorious" is about the life of rapper Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. In just a few short years, The Notorious B.I.G. rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. B.I.G. was a gifted storyteller; his narratives about violent life on the streets were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him enormous respect and credibility. His stories were universal and gave a... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
If you go to your nearby video store and ask for Notorious, you won’t be handed a copy of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller – instead, you’ll get a bland, uninteresting biopic about Notorious B.I.G., one of the most popular rappers in the history of rap. Full movie review »