New Jersey Drive
“The Only Thing That Matters Is The Ride”
Synopsis
Jason and Midget are two young, black teenagers living in Newark, New Jersey, the unofficial car theft capital of the world. Their favourite pastime is that of everybody in their neighbourhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble starts when they steal a police car and the cops launch a violent offensive that involves beating and even shooting suspects.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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New Jersey Drive Official Trailer #1 - Gwen McGee Movie (1995) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Gomez
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Marriott, Nick Gomez
- Original Score
- Wendy Blackstone
- Original Title
- New Jersey Drive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Gomez
Michel Marriott, Nick Gomez
Wendy Blackstone
Adam Kimmel
Tracy Granger
Bob Gosse, Larry Meistrich, Spike Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Gosse
Producer
Michel Marriott
Writer
Nick Gomez
Director
Nick Gomez
Writer
Larry Meistrich
Producer
Tracy Granger
Editor
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Adam Kimmel
Director of Photography
Wendy Blackstone
Original Music Composer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Drive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is New Jersey Drive about?
Jason and Midget are two young, black teenagers living in Newark, New Jersey, the unofficial car theft capital of the world. Their favourite pastime is that of everybody in their neighbourhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble starts when they steal a police car and the cops launch a violent offensive that involves beating and even shooting suspects.
Who directed New Jersey Drive?
New Jersey Drive was directed by Nick Gomez.
Who stars in New Jersey Drive?
The principal cast of New Jersey Drive includes Sharron Corley, Gabriel Casseus, Saul Stein, Donald Faison, Gwen McGee.
When was New Jersey Drive released and how long is it?
New Jersey Drive was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for New Jersey Drive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Jersey Drive was composed by Wendy Blackstone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New Jersey Drive?
New Jersey Drive holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).