Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991)
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83% of critics liked it
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58% of users liked it
(1,287 ratings)
Hangin' with the Homeboys follows four young men--two Black, two Puerto Rican--over the course of one night in the Bronx. During the night, they have several misadventures as they talk, argue, play and get into accidents. This coming-of-age film was directed by the late Joseph B. Vasquez and… More Hangin' with the Homeboys follows four young men--two Black, two Puerto Rican--over the course of one night in the Bronx. During the night, they have several misadventures as they talk, argue, play and get into accidents. This coming-of-age film was directed by the late Joseph B. Vasquez and features an early performance by John Leguizamo. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Joseph B. Vasquez
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- May 24, 1991 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Situated in the African American community, the film charts the same territory as other classic "cruising" pictures (American Graffiti, Diner), also serving as an allegory about the hardships of growing up and making choices.
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Cast
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Doug E. Doug
as Willie
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Mario Joyner
as Tom
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John Leguizamo
as Johnny
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Nestor Serrano
as Vinny
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Kimberly Russell
as Vanessa
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Mary B. Ward
as Luna
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Kira Arne
as Disco Woman
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Rafael Báez
as Party Tough Guy
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Marie Barrientos
as Party Woman
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Sandra Berrios
as Party Woman
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Gene Canfield
as Transit Policeman
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Chic Street Man
as Pool Hall Man
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Rony Clanton
as Beggar
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Christine Claravall
as Daria
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Victor L. Cook
as Louie-Louie
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Tony Cucci
as Bouncer
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Cheryl Freeman
as Telemarketing Operator
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Paula Garcés
as Harassed Sister
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Rosemary Jackson
as Lila
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Natalia Lazarus
as Harassed Sister
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Victor Mack
as Telemarketing Operator
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Arnold Molina
as Party Tough Guy
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Reggie Montgomery
as Rasta
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Antone Pagan
as Waiter
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Clayton Prince
as Frederick
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Steve Randazzo
as Pedro
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Marisol R. Reyes
as Sara
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La Tanya Richardson
as Caseworker
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Anthony Ruiz
as Angry Father
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Jonathan Solomon
as Bartender
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Billy Strong
as Transit Policeman
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Ali Thomas
as Disco Woman
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Michelle Thomas
as Telemarketing Operator
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Danitra Vance
as Pool Hall Woman
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Tony Vasquez
as Party Tough Guy
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David Weinberg
as Tow Truck Driver
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Ellis Williams
as Bobby
- Deborah Aquila
