Ghetto Dawg (2002)
Well-meaning Tariq (J. King) looks to escape his job as a mechanic and car thief for a mobster, Gresh (Lawrence Winslow), after he meets the lovely Robin (Portia Coe). But Gresh needs Tariq more than ever because he's become involved in the dangerous underworld of pit bull fights. To assure Tariq's cooperation, his new family is jeopardized, emotionally and physically.
Director:
Brian Averill
Writer:
Allen Cognata
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Drena De Niro as Semi |
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J. King as Tariq |
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Portia Cue as Robin |
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Paul Diomede as Zack |
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PJ Marshall as Moondog |
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Gianna Palminteri as Nikki |
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Russ Russo as Maitre D |
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David Sitler as Carolina Cowboy |
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Jack Valan as Interviewer |
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Lawrence Winslow as Gresh |
| Production | Josh Eggleston | Line Producer |
| Production | Gianna Palminteri | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Greg Russo | Writer |
| Production | Greg Russo | Producer |
| Writing | Allen Cognata | Screenplay |
| Directing | Brian Averill | Director |
| Production | Allen Cognata | Producer |
| Crew | Shawn Kim | Cinematography |
| Editing | Anthony Cerniello | Editor |
| Sound | Wendell Hanes | Music |