Caught Up
“This game has only two rules. Do or die.”
Synopsis
Daryl gets out of jail after 5 years. His mother has died, his girlfriend is married, and he can't find a job. His new girlfriend Vanessa, whom he meets when a gunman opens fire on them, gets him a job as a car driver. Hitmen are still after them, and Vanessa tells Daryl that this is her former lover Ahmad who wants revenge.
Top Cast
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Bokeem Woodbine
Daryl
Cynda Williams
Trish / Vanessa
Damon Saleem
Trip
Clifton Powell
Herbert
Tony Todd
Jake Samples
Snoop Dogg
Kool Kitty Kat (as Snoop Doggy Dogg)
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Roger
Jeffrey Combs
Security Guard
Basil Wallace
Ahmad
Shedric Hunter Jr.
Jerome
Joseph Granda
Billy Grimm
Clifton Powell
Herbert / Frank Lowden
Jeris Poindexter
Larry
Doug Kruse
Freeway Cop
Darin Scott
TV Field Reporter
Marques Johnson
Strap
Jerry Boyd
Mayor Skrote
Michael Clarke Duncan
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darin Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Darin Scott
- Original Score
- Marc Bonilla
- Original Title
- Caught Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.8M
- Production Studios
- Live Entertainment, Heller Highwater Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darin Scott
Darin Scott
Marc Bonilla
Thomas L. Callaway
Department Leadership Roster
Darin Scott
Writer
Darin Scott
Director
Marc Bonilla
Original Music Composer
Thomas L. Callaway
Director of Photography
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caught Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Caught Up about?
Daryl gets out of jail after 5 years. His mother has died, his girlfriend is married, and he can't find a job. His new girlfriend Vanessa, whom he meets when a gunman opens fire on them, gets him a job as a car driver. Hitmen are still after them, and Vanessa tells Daryl that this is her former lover Ahmad who wants revenge.
Who directed Caught Up?
Caught Up was directed by Darin Scott.
Who stars in Caught Up?
The principal cast of Caught Up includes Bokeem Woodbine, Cynda Williams, Damon Saleem, Clifton Powell, Tony Todd.
When was Caught Up released and how long is it?
Caught Up was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Caught Up make at the box office?
Caught Up grossed $6.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Caught Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caught Up was composed by Marc Bonilla.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caught Up?
Caught Up holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).