Always Outnumbered
“In every man's soul hides a hero.”
Synopsis
An ex-con moves to L.A. to find work and creates a disturbance by fighting for a position. More importantly he touches the lives of many of his neighbors including an older man dying of cancer, a young married couple whose husband is too proud to accept a lesser position which causes strife with his wife, and a young boy on the verge of getting in trouble with street gangs.
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Laurence Fishburne
Socrates Fortlow
Daniel Williams
Darryl
Bill Cobbs
Right Burke
Natalie Cole
Iula Brown
Laurie Metcalf
Halley Grimes
Cicely Tyson
Luvia
Bridgid Coulter
Corina M'Shalla
Bill Nunn
Howard M'Shalla
Isaiah Washington
Wilfred
Bill Duke
Blackbird Wills
Kevin Carroll
Pegus
Jamaal Carter
Phillip
John Toles-Bey
Stoney Wiley
Brooke Marie Bridges
Winnie M'Shalla
John Gavigan
Mr. Keene
Sammi Rotibi
Marlow Bitta
Art Evans
Markham Peale
Danny Goldring
Parker
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Mosley
- Original Score
- Michael Franti
- Original Title
- Always Outnumbered
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Palomar Pictures, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Walter Mosley
Michael Franti
John Bailey
Rick Shaine
Jeanney Kim, Anne-Marie Mackay, Laurence Fishburne, Jonathon Ker, Jeffrey Downer
Department Leadership Roster
Jeanney Kim
Producer
Rick Shaine
Editor
Anne-Marie Mackay
Producer
Michael Apted
Director
Jonathon Ker
Producer
Jeffrey Downer
Producer
Keith Brian Burns
Production Design
Helen McCusker
Producer
John Bailey
Director of Photography
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 Always Outnumbered
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What is Always Outnumbered about?
An ex-con moves to L.A. to find work and creates a disturbance by fighting for a position. More importantly he touches the lives of many of his neighbors including an older man dying of cancer, a young married couple whose husband is too proud to accept a lesser position which causes strife with his wife, and a young boy on the verge of getting in trouble with street gangs.
Who directed Always Outnumbered?
Always Outnumbered was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Always Outnumbered?
The principal cast of Always Outnumbered includes Laurence Fishburne, Daniel Williams, Bill Cobbs, Natalie Cole, Laurie Metcalf.
When was Always Outnumbered released and how long is it?
Always Outnumbered was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Always Outnumbered?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Always Outnumbered was composed by Michael Franti.
Is Always Outnumbered based on a book or true story?
Always Outnumbered is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Mosley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Always Outnumbered?
Always Outnumbered 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.).