Ill Gotten Gains
Synopsis
WEST AFRICA 1869 - Slave trade is illegal. There is a revolt on a slave ship - twenty four men fight for their lives. Out-gunned, the revolt fails but a second uprising is planned.
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Djimon Hounsou
Fyah
Akosua Busia
Fey
De'Aundre Bonds
Pop
Eartha Kitt
The Wood (voice)
Reg E. Cathey
Nassor
Tom Fitzpatrick
Jeremiah
Mario Gardner
Barc
Clabe Hartley
Skinner
Jamillah Nicole
Fa
Tom Taglang
Cowlie
Tony Torn
The Vet
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
Cooper
Claudia Robinson
Femi
Tamael
Glen Beaudin
Jon Amirkhan
Bodgie
Brye Cooper
Navy Lad
Smalls
Slave #4
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel B. Marsden
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel B. Marsden, Peter Steinberg
- Original Score
- Mike Baum, Tina Meeks, Shaluza, Keith Bilderbeck
- Original Title
- Ill Gotten Gains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel B. Marsden
Joel B. Marsden, Peter Steinberg
Mike Baum, Tina Meeks, Shaluza, Keith Bilderbeck
Ben Kufrin
David Schaufele
Joel B. Marsden
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Baum
Original Music Composer
Tina Meeks
Original Music Composer
Shaluza
Original Music Composer
Joel B. Marsden
Writer
Peter Steinberg
Writer
Joel B. Marsden
Producer
Ben Kufrin
Director of Photography
Keith Bilderbeck
Original Music Composer
David Schaufele
Editor
Joel B. Marsden
Director
William Washington
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Ill Gotten Gains about?
WEST AFRICA 1869 - Slave trade is illegal. There is a revolt on a slave ship - twenty four men fight for their lives. Out-gunned, the revolt fails but a second uprising is planned.
Who directed Ill Gotten Gains?
Ill Gotten Gains was directed by Joel B. Marsden.
Who stars in Ill Gotten Gains?
The principal cast of Ill Gotten Gains includes Djimon Hounsou, Akosua Busia, De'Aundre Bonds, Eartha Kitt, Reg E. Cathey.
When was Ill Gotten Gains released and how long is it?
Ill Gotten Gains was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Ill Gotten Gains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ill Gotten Gains was composed by Mike Baum, Tina Meeks, Shaluza, Keith Bilderbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ill Gotten Gains?
Ill Gotten Gains holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).