White Boy Rick

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White Boy Rick (2018)

R 09/14/2018 (US) Crime, Drama 1h 51m

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In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.

Overview

The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

Yann Demange

Director
Andy Weiss

Writer
Noah Miller

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Logan Miller

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Richie Merritt

Ricky Wershe Jr.
Matthew McConaughey

Richard Wershe Sr.
Jennifer Jason Leigh

Alex Snyder
Bel Powley

Dawn Wershe
RJ Cyler

Rudell Boo Curry
Rory Cochrane

Agent Byrd
Eddie Marsan

Art Derrick
Bruce Dern

Grandpa Roman Wershe
Piper Laurie

Grandma Verna Wershe
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There is an another more compelling story behind White Boy Rick - the tale of the FBI's manipulation of a young witness, grimy Detroit cops, a dishonest mayor and over the top sentences for non-violent crimes.

Unfortunately, the motion picture concentrates more on the connections between a low-life single parent and his children, which is a significantly less captivating story. Much slower than anticipated.

Solid performance by Richie Merritt Jr. however, and Matthew McConaughey fully embraced his character.

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