O.G.
“The Journey Outside Starts Inside”
Synopsis
Louis Menkins is five weeks away from being released after 26 years in prison. He is faced with the decision to put his own release at risk in order to protect a young man named Beecher from growing gang controversies.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-18
Top Cast
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Jeffrey Wright
Louis Menkins
Theothus Carter
Beecher
William Fichtner
Danvers
Boyd Holbrook
Pinkins
Mare Winningham
Janice
David Patrick Kelly
Larry
Yul Vazquez
Baxter
Bahni Turpin
Ludlow
Ryan Cutrona
Piner
Ato Essandoh
Sean Black
Kevin Jackson
Mo
Christopher Anderson
Bit
Lisa Ash
Molly
Stephanie Berry
Karen James
David Burnett
Younger Prisoner #2
Candido Carter
Louis's Son
Amanda Christine
Daughter
James Durham
Terry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madeleine Rotzler
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Belber
- Original Title
- O.G.
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Maven Screen Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madeleine Rotzler
Stephen Belber
Wolfgang Held
Frédéric Thoraval
Madeleine Rotzler, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Belber, Ged Dickersin, Kareem 'Biggs' Burke
Department Leadership Roster
Madeleine Rotzler
Producer
Madeleine Rotzler
Director
Boyd Holbrook
Producer
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Stephen Belber
Producer
Ged Dickersin
Producer
Trevor Matthews
Producer
Trudie Styler
Producer
Nick Gordon
Producer
Celine Rattray
Producer
Michael Bricker
Production Design
Frédéric Thoraval
Editor
Heidi Bivens
Costume Design
Stephen Belber
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About O.G.
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What is O.G. about?
Louis Menkins is five weeks away from being released after 26 years in prison. He is faced with the decision to put his own release at risk in order to protect a young man named Beecher from growing gang controversies.
Who directed O.G.?
O.G. was directed by Madeleine Rotzler.
Who stars in O.G.?
The principal cast of O.G. includes Jeffrey Wright, Theothus Carter, William Fichtner, Boyd Holbrook, Mare Winningham.
When was O.G. released and how long is it?
O.G. was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.