I Got the Hook-Up

I Got the Hook-Up is a 1998 U.S. crime comedy film, starring Anthony Johnson, Master P, Ice Cube, C-Murder and directed by Michael Martin. This was No Limit Records' first theatrical release. The movie was distributed by Dimension Films.

I Got the Hook-Up
Directed byMichael Martin
Produced by
Written by
  • Carrie Mungo
  • Leroy Douglas
  • Master P
Starring
Music byTommy Coster richdruh
CinematographyAntonio Calvache
Edited byT. David Binns
Production
company
Distributed byMiramax Films
Release date
  • May 27, 1998 (1998-05-27)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3.5 million[1]
Box office$10.3 million[2]

Plot

Working out of their van, Black (Master P) and Blue (Johnson) deal in TV sets and boomboxes, but then a driver mistakenly drops off a cell phone shipment. Business is on the upswing, but then the local crime boss, Roscoe, and his enforcer, T-Lay (Tom Lister Jr.), have a deal go sour and blame Black and Blue. Lorraine's boss Dalton and the FBI are also closing in.

Cast

Critical Reception

According to Rotten Tomatoes, I Got The Hook Up received a 17% meaning a rotten or overwhelming dislike.

Soundtrack

A soundtrack containing hip hop music was released on April 7, 1998 by No Limit Records. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Sequel

I Got the Hook-Up 2

Master P announced in 2017 via Instagram he's looking for locations to film a sequel to the movie.

Filming started in late July 2018 and completed in mid August 2018. The film was eventually released on July 12th, 2019.

See also

References

http://the--numbers.com/i-got-the-hook-up-2

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