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Four young friends spend one crazy Friday night on the streets of Manhattan that quickly turns into a night, they'll never forget.Four young friends spend one crazy Friday night on the streets of Manhattan that quickly turns into a night, they'll never forget.Four young friends spend one crazy Friday night on the streets of Manhattan that quickly turns into a night, they'll never forget.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
- Caseworker
- (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaJohn Leguizamo originally wanted to play Johnny as being street-smart and wearing the latest urban fashion. But Vasquez insisted that Johnny be an innocent character. Leguizamo originally could not believe that a young man from the ghetto could be so innocent until Vasquez revealed that that part of Johnny was based on himself.
- GoofsDuring the car crash, the hood of Tommy's car pops up before he hits the wall.
- Quotes
Tom McNeal: Hey, man. You ain't got nothing? You can't put in 50 cents? Damn, Willie, man! You're pitiful!
Willie Stevens: Come on, y'all, put me down.
Vinny: Yeah, I'll put you down, man. You're an ugly motherfucker. How's that?
- SoundtracksThe Power
Written by Michael Münzing (as Benito Benites), Luca Anzilotti (as John "Virgo" Garrett III) and Toni C.
Performed by Snap!
Courtesy of Logic Records
Produced by Snap!
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Hilarious and insightful look at one night on the town in NYC
Joseph Vasquez' portrayal of the lives of four friends as they prowl the night in search of good times predates the ubiquitous Swingers by four years. Hangin' is similar to its more popular cousin in its sweetness and incisiveness as it deals with the heartaches and fatal flaws of its protagonists. However, these nocturnal wanderers also have to deal with some of the more sublime facets of race relation as Nestor Serrano as Fernando, aka Vinnie, a Puerto Rican gigolo tries to convince everyone, including himself, he's Italian, or Doug E. Doug as Willie blames every one of his problems on the fact he is black and moreover accuses other black people he meets of "selling out" or "ignoring {their} African roots" while he has never participated in one rally or learned a single fact about African Nationalism. The film also features one of the earliest hints at the talents of comic/playwright John Leguziamo as sweet, introspective supermarket stock boy Johnny, a subdued, endearing performance by a man who's now known for extravagance. It's just a matter of time before Leguziamo gets that role which will make him a superstar. Mario Joyner completes the foursome as a lovelorn, less confident than he tries to exude, struggling actor, nee telemarketer, in a solid, if not spectacular performance. While this wonderful film rarely lets up on the laugh, it's also intelligent and inspiring, while at times heartbreaking. What's most heartbreaking is what came after this film; after the promise of his debut, Vasquez was given a ton of money and backing for his next feature, but the film had to be shut down after a week of shooting as Vasquez was walking around the soundstage proclaiming himself Jesus, among other insane ramblings. Within a year, Vasquez died of AIDS in relative obscurity, a tragic end to a man who showed signs of genius. Who knows what that genius might have led to, but while this film will never balance off what might have been, at least he was able to leave his mark with one great film. Hopefully more people will get to see it.
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- thurst
- Jan 19, 1999
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Colegas
- Filming locations
- Consumers Food Supermarket - 642 Westchester Ave, Bronx, New York, USA(Johnny's [John Leguizamo] place of employment.)
- Production companies
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- Budget
- $1,900,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $532,933
- Gross worldwide
- $532,933
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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