Paid in Full
“The American Dream... Their way.”
Synopsis
Ace is an impressionable young man working for a dry cleaning business. His friend, drug dealer Mitch, goes to prison. In an unrelated incident, he finds some cocaine in a pants pocket. Soon, Ace finds himself dealing cocaine for Lulu. Via lucky breaks and solid interpersonal skills, Ace moves to the top of the Harlem drug world. Of course, unfaithful employees and/or rivals conspire to bring about Ace's fall.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Paid in Full (2002) Official Trailer 1 - Mekhi Phifer Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-04
Top Cast
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Wood Harris
Ace
Cam'ron
Rico
Mekhi Phifer
Mitch
Kevin Carroll
Calvin
Chi McBride
Pip
Regina Hall
Kiesha
Esai Morales
Lulu
Cynthia Martells
Dora
Elise Neal
Aunt June
Ron Cephas Jones
Ice
Nelson Tynes
Wedge
Derrick Simmons
Taunting Guy
Damon Dash
Cruiser
Jamie Hector
Dunn
Hassan Johnson
Accomplice
Tobias Truvillion
Runner
Bruce Robinson
The World Famous Brucie B
Busy Bee
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
Urbanworld Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Stone III
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Cirulnick, Thulani Davis
- Original Score
- Vernon Reid, Frank Fitzpatrick
- Original Title
- Paid in Full
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Loud Films, Roc-A-Fella Films, Dimension Films, RAT Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Stone III
Matthew Cirulnick, Thulani Davis
Vernon Reid, Frank Fitzpatrick
Paul Sarossy
Patricia Bowers, Bill Pankow
JAŸ-Z, Ron Rotholz, Damon Dash, Jesse Berdinka, Brett Ratner
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Stone III
Director
JAŸ-Z
Producer
Damon Dash
Producer
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Patricia Bowers
Editor
Bill Pankow
Editor
Maher Ahmad
Production Design
Matthew Cirulnick
Screenplay
Abram Waterhouse
Costume Design
Thulani Davis
Screenplay
Suzette Daigle
Costume Design
Brett Ratner
Producer
Peter Bucossi
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paid in Full
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What is Paid in Full about?
Ace is an impressionable young man working for a dry cleaning business. His friend, drug dealer Mitch, goes to prison. In an unrelated incident, he finds some cocaine in a pants pocket. Soon, Ace finds himself dealing cocaine for Lulu. Via lucky breaks and solid interpersonal skills, Ace moves to the top of the Harlem drug world. Of course, unfaithful employees and/or rivals conspire to bring about Ace's fall.
Who directed Paid in Full?
Paid in Full was directed by Charles Stone III.
Who stars in Paid in Full?
The principal cast of Paid in Full includes Wood Harris, Cam'ron, Mekhi Phifer, Kevin Carroll, Chi McBride.
When was Paid in Full released and how long is it?
Paid in Full was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Paid in Full make at the box office?
Paid in Full grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Paid in Full?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paid in Full was composed by Vernon Reid, Frank Fitzpatrick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paid in Full?
Paid in Full holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).