Light It Up
Synopsis
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
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90s Week: Light It Up (Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-19
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Usher
Lester Dewitt
Vanessa Williams
Audrey McDonald
Forest Whitaker
Officer Dante Jackson
Rosario Dawson
Stephanie Williams
Robert Ri'chard
Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
Judd Nelson
Ken Knowles
Fredro Starr
Rodney J. Templeton
Sara Gilbert
Lynn Sabatini
Clifton Collins Jr.
Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
Glynn Turman
Principal Allan Armstrong
Vic Polizos
Capt. Monroe
Dale Rivera
Security Guard (Bob)
Sue Simmons
WNBC Anchor
LeShay N. Tomlinson
Student
Adam Gifford
Cop #2
Eriq F. Prince
Security Officer
Marvin Nelson
SWAT Team Member
Donna Hanover
Fox News Anchor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.46x
-$7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Bolotin
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Bolotin
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Light It Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Edmonds Entertainment Group, Fox 2000 Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Bolotin
Craig Bolotin
Harry Gregson-Williams
Elliot Davis
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Babyface, Tracey Edmonds
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Bolotin
Director
Craig Bolotin
Writer
Tracey Edmonds
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Light It Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Light It Up about?
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
Who directed Light It Up?
Light It Up was directed by Craig Bolotin.
Who stars in Light It Up?
The principal cast of Light It Up includes Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson, Robert Ri'chard.
When was Light It Up released and how long is it?
Light It Up was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Light It Up?
Light It Up had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (0.46 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Light It Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Light It Up was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Light It Up?
Light It Up holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).