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Title: Snipes
Release date: 25 February, 2003
Record label: Universal
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Official website: Snipes Movie
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"Snipes" is an action-thriller set in the mean streets of Philadelphia, a journey through the dark side of the rap music industry and an underworld of hustlers, thieves, and killers who'll do whatever it takes to stay on top of the game.

It's the story of ERIK TRIGGS (Sam Jones III), a teenager who's got a problem with authority figures and a reputation as Philly's top "sniper" - the term used for a subculture of kids that record labels employ to plaster the city with promotional materials. Erik is currently working for Ill Wax Records, a company founded by notorious ex-street hustler BOBBY STARR (Dean Winters). Ill Wax may be coming off a string of flops, but Starr is convinced he's found the golden goose in his latest discovery PROLIFIK (Nelly), a rapper whom Erik idolizes. Prolifik's first single is burning up the charts and Bobby Starr can't wait to rush his debut album out to the masses - but first Prolifik has to finish it, and lately the studio sessions have yielded nothing but infighting and more delays.

Erik quickly realizes that not everything is what it seems to be and that the record label is involved in a dark and complex conspiracy. Caught in the crossfire, Erik must rely on his wits to stay alive.

"Snipes" recalls such classic thrillers as Marathon Man, Three Days of the Condor, and Blow Out. A roller-coaster ride of twists and revelations that builds to an explosive climax, it sheds light on the dark side of a business fueled by greed and disposable heroes. In the end, it's all about the hype - and in the case of Erik Triggs, the hype is a dangerous thing to believe.

Winner Best Feature Fest Indies, 2002 Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema

Official Selection 2001 Toronto International Film Festival

Official Selection 2002 Gen Art

Cast of Characters:

Sam Jones III Erik Triggs

Nelly Prolifik

Zoe Saldana Cheryl

Dean Winters Bobby Starr

Rashaan Nall Floyd

Schooly-D Tony

J.D. Williams J.D.

Joel Garland Ceaser

Mpho Koaho Malik

Frank Vincent Johnnie Marandino

Carlo Alban Bugsy

Charli Baltimore Trix

Victor Togunde Midas

Johnnie Hobbs Jr. Mr. Triggs

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