3 Strikes
“the few, the proud, the paroled.”
Synopsis
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.
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3 strikes trailer (2000)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-08
Top Cast
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Brian Hooks
Rob Douglas
N'Bushe Wright
Juanita Johnson
Faizon Love
Tone
E-40
Mike (as E40)
Starletta DuPois
Moms Douglas
George Wallace
Pops Douglas
David Alan Grier
Detective Jenkins
Dean Norris
Officer Roberts
Meagan Good
Buela Douglas
Mo'Nique
Dahlia
De'Aundre Bonds
J.J. (as De'Aundre Bonds)
Antonio Fargas
Uncle Jim Douglas
Mike Epps
Crackhead
Shawn Fonteno
Big Mo
Yolanda Whitaker
Charity
DJ Pooh
Trick Turner / Taxi Driver (as D.J. Pooh)
Phil Morris
Mr. Libowitz
Anthony Anderson
Prison Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.5x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- DJ Pooh
- Screenplay & Story
- DJ Pooh
- Original Title
- 3 Strikes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
DJ Pooh
DJ Pooh
Department Leadership Roster
DJ Pooh
Director
DJ Pooh
Writer
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 3 Strikes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 3 Strikes about?
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.
Who directed 3 Strikes?
3 Strikes was directed by DJ Pooh.
Who stars in 3 Strikes?
The principal cast of 3 Strikes includes Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, Faizon Love, E-40, Starletta DuPois.
When was 3 Strikes released and how long is it?
3 Strikes was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of 3 Strikes?
3 Strikes had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $9M at the worldwide box office (1.5 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for 3 Strikes?
3 Strikes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).