Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction
“Ah shit, here we go again.”
Synopsis
Tension builds as threats are carried out, stakes are raised and communication breaks down. In Los Santos a drive-by shooting in Grove Street Family's territory ignites a series of events in the days leading up to the start of the game.
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-12-11
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Samuel L. Jackson
Tenpenny (voice)
Chris Penn
Pulaski (voice)
MC Eiht
Ryder (voice)
Jas Anderson
OG Loc (voice)
Kid Frost
T-Bone (voice)
James Woods
Toreno (voice)
Faizon Love
Sweet (voice)
Clifton Powell
Smoke (voice)
Shaun Ryder
Maccer (voice)
Danny Dyer
Kent Paul (voice)
William Fichtner
Rosenberg (voice)
Frank Vincent
Salvatore (voice)
Young Maylay
CJ (voice)
Armando Riesco
Hernandez (voice) (uncredited)
Casey Siemaszko
Johnny Sindacco (voice) (uncredited)
Yolanda Whitaker
Kendl (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2012
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 23, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Horton
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Houser, James Worrall, DJ Pooh
- Original Title
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Rockstar Games, Rockstar North
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Horton
Dan Houser, James Worrall, DJ Pooh
Sam Houser, Dan Houser, Leslie Benzies
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Alex Horton
Director
Dan Houser
Producer
Leslie Benzies
Producer
Dan Houser
Writer
James Worrall
Writer
DJ Pooh
Writer
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What is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction about?
Tension builds as threats are carried out, stakes are raised and communication breaks down. In Los Santos a drive-by shooting in Grove Street Family's territory ignites a series of events in the days leading up to the start of the game.
Who directed Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction?
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction was directed by Alex Horton.
Who stars in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction?
The principal cast of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction includes Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Penn, MC Eiht, Jas Anderson, Kid Frost.
When was Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction released and how long is it?
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 21m.