Once in the Life
Originally released in 2000. Once in the Life is a action/crime film. directed by Laurence Fishburne.
Starring Laurence Fishburne, Titus Welliver, and Eamonn Walker
Synopsis
Two estranged half-brothers, Billy and Torch, reconnect during a brief jail stay. 20/20 Mike concocts a scheme in which the two of them will steal dope from some young couriers. The heist goes wrong when Billy shoots the couriers dead. They hole up in an abandoned building, and 20/20 Mike seeks help from an old cell mate, Tony.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Fishburne
as 20 / 20 Mike
Titus Welliver
as Torch
Eamonn Walker
as Tony
Annabella Sciorra
as Maxine
Gregory Hines
as Ruffhouse
Michael Paul Chan
as Buddha
Dominic Chianese Jr.
as Freddie Nine Lives
Justin Pierre Edmund
as Little Mikey
Paul Calderon
as Manny Rivera
Nick Chinlund
as Mike Murphy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Shooting Gallery
- Cinema Gypsy Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once in the Life about?
Two estranged half-brothers, Billy and Torch, reconnect during a brief jail stay. 20/20 Mike concocts a scheme in which the two of them will steal dope from some young couriers. The heist goes wron...
Who directed Once in the Life?
Once in the Life was directed by Laurence Fishburne.
How long is Once in the Life?
Once in the Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Once in the Life released?
Once in the Life was released on October 27, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once in the Life?
The main cast of Once in the Life includes Laurence Fishburne, Titus Welliver, Eamonn Walker, Annabella Sciorra, Gregory Hines.