Hustle and Heat
“The music biz owns you from the label to the grave.”
Synopsis
A slick private eye set out to investigate the death of a young rapper, only to find himself knee-deep in drugs, guns, and double crosses.
Top Cast
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Duane Martin
Conrad 'Rad' McRae
Vivica A. Fox
Lisa
Meagan Good
Fake Venus
Michael Taliferro
B Free
Jadakiss
Benjamin / Killer Ben
Geoffrey Blake
Daniel Dae Kim
Miyako
Sticky Fingaz
Demise
Iona Morris
Stacey Dash
Real Venus
Gabrielle Union
Masked Woman
Faizon Love
David Rabinowitz
Darcy Donavan
Miyako's Girlfriend
Zachary Isaiah Williams
Basketball Player
Tanisha Grant
Student
Myquan Jackson
Q-Dig
Gwen McGee
Chant Woman
Somaya Reece
Rhonda
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Ross Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Duane Martin, Jay Wolcott
- Original Score
- Stanley A. Smith
- Original Title
- Hustle and Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Ross Jr.
Duane Martin, Jay Wolcott
Stanley A. Smith
Vivica A. Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Duane Martin
Writer
Vivica A. Fox
Producer
Craig Ross Jr.
Director
Jay Wolcott
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hustle and Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hustle and Heat about?
A slick private eye set out to investigate the death of a young rapper, only to find himself knee-deep in drugs, guns, and double crosses.
Who directed Hustle and Heat?
Hustle and Heat was directed by Craig Ross Jr..
Who stars in Hustle and Heat?
The principal cast of Hustle and Heat includes Duane Martin, Vivica A. Fox, Meagan Good, Michael Taliferro, Jadakiss.
When was Hustle and Heat released and how long is it?
Hustle and Heat was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Hustle and Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hustle and Heat was composed by Stanley A. Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hustle and Heat?
Hustle and Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).