In Too Deep
“He didn't know how far he'd have to go.”
Synopsis
Drug lord Dwayne Gittens rules Cincinnati with an iron fist. No wonder he's known as "God" on the streets. Determined to break Gittens' stranglehold on the city is undercover cop Jeffrey Cole. But as Cole takes on an assumed identity to penetrate Gittens' criminal empire, he makes a disturbing discovery -- he kind of likes being a gangster.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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In Too Deep | 'The Test' (HD) - Omar Epps, LL Cool J | MIRAMAXOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2016-12-09
Top Cast
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Omar Epps
Jeff Cole / J. Reid
LL Cool J
Dwayne Gittens / God
Nia Long
Myra
Stanley Tucci
Preston D'Ambrosio
Hill Harper
Breezy T.
Jake Weber
Daniel Connelly
Pam Grier
Det. Angela Wilson
Richard Brooks
Wesley
David Patrick Kelly
Rick Scott
Hassan Johnson
Latique
Shyheim Franklin
Che
Veronica Webb
Pam
Ron Canada
Dr. Bratton
Jermaine Dupri
Melvin
Guillermo Díaz
Miguel Batista
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Denise
Mya
Loretta
Robert LaSardo
Felipe Batista
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Rymer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Henry Brown, Paul Aaron
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- In Too Deep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Suntaur Entertainment Company, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rymer
Michael Henry Brown, Paul Aaron
Christopher Young
Ellery Ryan
Dany Cooper
Paul Aaron, Harvey Weinstein, Don Carmody, Jeremy Kramer, Amy Slotnick
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rymer
Director
Ellery Ryan
Director of Photography
Michael Henry Brown
Writer
Paul Aaron
Writer
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Dany Cooper
Editor
Paul Aaron
Producer
Michael Henry Brown
Producer
Shawn Barton
Costume Design
Steve Lucescu
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 In Too Deep
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What is In Too Deep about?
Drug lord Dwayne Gittens rules Cincinnati with an iron fist. No wonder he's known as "God" on the streets. Determined to break Gittens' stranglehold on the city is undercover cop Jeffrey Cole. But as Cole takes on an assumed identity to penetrate Gittens' criminal empire, he makes a disturbing discovery -- he kind of likes being a gangster.
Who directed In Too Deep?
In Too Deep was directed by Michael Rymer.
Who stars in In Too Deep?
The principal cast of In Too Deep includes Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci, Hill Harper.
When was In Too Deep released and how long is it?
In Too Deep was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of In Too Deep?
In Too Deep had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for In Too Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Too Deep was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Too Deep?
In Too Deep holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).