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Notorious Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 26, 2009

Notorious

Release Date: Friday, January 16, 2009 Theaters

Director: George Tillman, Jr.

Starring: Jamal Woolard Angela Bassett Derek Luke Anthony Mackie Antonique Smith

R Biography 2 hrs, 3 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
"Notorious" is about the life of rapper Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. In just a few short years, The Notorious B.I.G. rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. B.I.G. was a gifted storyteller; his narratives about violent life on the streets were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him enormous respect and credibility. His stories were universal and gave a voice to his generation.
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Who stars in Notorious – Cast List

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Who is making Notorious – Crew List

A look at Notorious behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director George Tillman, Jr. last helmed Big George Foreman and The Hate U Give. The film's writer Cheo Hodari Coker last penned Lowriders and Tougher Than Leather: The Rise of Run-DMC.

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Mark Pitts
Voletta Wallace
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Production – What we know about the Notorious

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for pervasive language, some strong sexuality including dialogue, nudity and for drug use
Runtime
2 hrs, 3 m
Tagline
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Also known as
Notorious B.I.G.

Language
English
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Notorious Release Date: When was the film released?

Notorious was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 16 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 1,637 theaters. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Hotel for Dogs and My Bloody Valentine 3-D.

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