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White Boy Rick (2018)
The story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
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White Boy Rick stars Matthew McConaughey, Bel Powley, and more discuss working with their young co-star Richie Merritt, who makes his on-screen debut in the film.
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Richard Wershe Sr. -
Rick Wershe Jr. -
Dawn Wershe -
FBI Agent Snyder -
Detective Jackson -
FBI Agent Byrd -
Rudell 'Boo' Curry -
Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry -
Art Derrick -
Cathy Volsan-Curry -
Grandpa Roman 'Ray' Wershe -
Grandma Verna Wershe -
Edwin 'Nugg' Crutcher
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Chief Homicide Inspector Hill
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Director:
Yann DemangeWriters:
Andy Weiss, Logan Miller, Noah MillerAll Cast & Crew
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The film is set in Detroit, Michigan, but production and filming took place in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The bulk of this story is set in the early / mid '80s. However, Wershe Sr. tells his son that he is seeing someone about a "40 Cal". The .40 S&W cartridge debuted January 17, 1990.
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Genres
Crime | DramaDetails
Release Date:
14 September 2018Language
English
Country of Origin
USA
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