Strapped
Synopsis
Ex-con attempting to go straight runs across serious problems. His girlfriend gets arrested for dealing crack to an undercover police officer. In a desperate attempt to get the charges dropped against his woman, he strikes a deal with a weapons cop to turn in local gun dealers. However, the D.A. is not satisfied with the results, resulting in some serious game playing and double crossing.
Top Cast
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Michael Biehn
Matthew McRae
Bokeem Woodbine
Diquan Mitchell
Kia Goodwin
Latisha Jordan
William James Stiggers Jr.
Chucky
Chi Ali
Pharoah
Starletta DuPois
Diquan's Mother
Isaiah Washington
Willie
Fredro Starr
Bamboo
Craig Wasson
Ben
Jermaine Hopkins
Lay Lay
Dina Meyer
Delivery Person
Busta Rhymes
Buster
Sticky Fingaz
Kid in Lineup
Paul McCrane
Mitch Corman
Wendell Pierce
District Attorney
Angela Jones
Woman at Clinic
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Forest Whitaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Dena Kleiman
- Original Score
- Joe Romano
- Original Title
- Strapped
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Forest Whitaker
Dena Kleiman
Joe Romano
James McMillan
Department Leadership Roster
Dena Kleiman
Writer
Forest Whitaker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strapped
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strapped about?
Ex-con attempting to go straight runs across serious problems. His girlfriend gets arrested for dealing crack to an undercover police officer. In a desperate attempt to get the charges dropped against his woman, he strikes a deal with a weapons cop to turn in local gun dealers. However, the D.A. is not satisfied with the results, resulting in some serious game playing and double crossing.
Who directed Strapped?
Strapped was directed by Forest Whitaker.
Who stars in Strapped?
The principal cast of Strapped includes Michael Biehn, Bokeem Woodbine, Kia Goodwin, William James Stiggers Jr., Chi Ali.
When was Strapped released and how long is it?
Strapped was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Strapped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strapped was composed by Joe Romano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strapped?
Strapped holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).