I Got the Hook-Up
“A truckload of cell phones... turns into a boatload of cash!”
Synopsis
Two broke buddies feel lucky when they come upon a truckload of cellular phones and begin selling them out of the back of their van. Trouble arises though, when the phones develop faults. The two friends then not only have to deal with unsatisfied customers but also the FBI.
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I Got the Hook Up (1998) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-28
Top Cast
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Black
Anthony Johnson
Blue
Gretchen Palmer
Sweet Lorraine
Ice Cube
Gun Runner
Tommy Lister Jr.
T-Lay
Helen Martin
Grandmother
Sheryl Underwood
Bad Mouth Bessie
John Witherspoon
Mr. Mimm
Snoop Dogg
Bar Patron
Laura Hayes
Mrs. Tucker
Frantz Turner
Dalton
Tangie Ambrose
Nasty Mouth Carla
Harrison White
Tootsie Pop
Richard Keats
Jim Brady
Joe Estevez
Lamar Hunt
William Frederick Knight
Agent In Charge
Anthony Boswell
Little Brother
Mack Morris
Andrew
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Leroy Douglas, Carrie Mungo
- Original Score
- Tommy Coster, Brad Fairman
- Original Title
- I Got the Hook-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- No Limit Films, Dimension Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Martin
Leroy Douglas, Carrie Mungo
Tommy Coster, Brad Fairman
Antonio Calvache
T. David Binns
Jonathan Heuer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Martin
Director
Antonio Calvache
Director of Photography
Tommy Coster
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Heuer
Producer
Jhane Isaacs
Costume Design
Julius LeFlore
Stunt Coordinator
T. David Binns
Editor
Michael Pearce
Production Design
Brad Fairman
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Got the Hook-Up
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What is I Got the Hook-Up about?
Two broke buddies feel lucky when they come upon a truckload of cellular phones and begin selling them out of the back of their van. Trouble arises though, when the phones develop faults. The two friends then not only have to deal with unsatisfied customers but also the FBI.
Who directed I Got the Hook-Up?
I Got the Hook-Up was directed by Michael Martin.
Who stars in I Got the Hook-Up?
The principal cast of I Got the Hook-Up includes Master P, Anthony Johnson, Gretchen Palmer, Ice Cube, Tommy Lister Jr..
When was I Got the Hook-Up released and how long is it?
I Got the Hook-Up was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for I Got the Hook-Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Got the Hook-Up was composed by Tommy Coster, Brad Fairman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Got the Hook-Up?
I Got the Hook-Up holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).