White Boy
Synopsis
“White Boy Rick”, as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading the local television news. In this film, gangsters, hit men, journalists and federal agents struggle to explain why he remains in prison at nearly 50 years old. The possible explanation is more stunning than the crimes Wershe was alleged to have committed.
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White Boy Trailer #1 (2018) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawn Rech
- Screenplay & Story
- Seth Ferranti, Brandon Kimber
- Original Score
- Samuel Ramirez
- Original Title
- White Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawn Rech
Seth Ferranti, Brandon Kimber
Samuel Ramirez
Brandon Kimber, Robert C. Banks
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Shawn Rech
Director
Seth Ferranti
Screenplay
Shawn Rech
Director
Brandon Kimber
Director of Photography
Brandon Kimber
Screenplay
Robert C. Banks
Director of Photography
Samuel Ramirez
Original Music Composer
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Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Boy
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What is White Boy about?
“White Boy Rick”, as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading the local television news. In this film, gangsters, hit men, journalists and federal agents struggle to explain why he remains in prison at nearly 50 years old. The possible explanation is more stunning than the crimes Wershe was alleged to have committed.
Who directed White Boy?
White Boy was directed by Shawn Rech.
Who stars in White Boy?
The principal cast of White Boy includes Richard Wershe Jr., Scott M. Burnstein, Johnny Curry, Chris Hansen, Kevin Dietz.
When was White Boy released and how long is it?
White Boy was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for White Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Boy was composed by Samuel Ramirez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Boy?
White Boy holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).