Gang Related (1997)

"Gang Related" (1997) is a crime drama written and directed by Jim Kouf and stars James Belushi and Tupac Shakur in his last film before his murder. Additional cast members include James Earl Jones, Lela Rochon, and Dennis Quaid. This new noir film has a classic double-disc soundtrack released by Death Row Records. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the U.S. and went twice platinum. 

Director: Jim Kouf

Writer: Jim Kouf

Starring Jim Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Lela Rochon, Dennis Quaid, James Earl Jones, David Paymer, Wendy Crewson, Gary Cole, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Brad Greenquis, James Handy, Kool Moe Dee, Victor Love, Robert LaSardo, Perry Anzilotti, Gregory Scott, Clyde David Dunner, Tom Lister Jr.

Storyline

Corrupt cops Divinci and Rodriguez have been murdering drug dealers and selling their narcotics, but when they accidentally kill an undercover DEA agent, the dead man's partner Simms comes calling. In search of a scapegoat, Divinci and Rodriguez use a homeless alcoholic they call Joe Doe. The DEA agent grows suspicious of the crooked duo as keeping up the scheme becomes increasingly dangerous and complex.

How To Be A Player (1997)

Starring:

• Bill Bellamy
• Natalie Desselle Reid
• Lark Voorhies
• Mari Morrow
• Pierre Edwards
• Jermaine Hopkins
• Anthony Johnson
• Max Julien
• Beverly Johnson
• Gilbert Gottfried
• Bernie Mac
• Stacii Jae Johnson
• Elise Neal
• J. Anthony Brown
• Amber Smith
• Devika Parikh
• Bebe Drake

Storyline

Dray (Bill Bellamy) has a problem: He has a girlfriend, Lisa (Lark Voorhies), but can't seem to say no to any beautiful woman who walks his way. When he's not with Lisa or hanging out with his buddies, David (Pierre), Kilo (Jermaine "Big Hug" Hopkins), and Spootie (A.J. Johnson), he's out with one of his many lady friends. Dray's sister (Natalie Desselle) is both disgusted and fascinated by his behavior, so she organizes a party for him -- and invites all his ladies -- to teach him a lesson.