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Fifth Ward (1997): Cast

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Fifth Ward is a 1997 crime drama directed by Greg Carter, starring Chris Walker as Ray Ray, Patrick Johnson and Junie Hoang. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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Fifth Ward (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Greg Carter
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fifth Ward About?

The premise of Fifth Ward without spoilers.

In the gritty neighborhoods of Houston, a young African‑American man desperate to escape the cycle of poverty discovers that trying to leave the hood can be a deadly proposition. He is torn between limited legitimate options and the lure of crime, even confronting the chance to avenge his brother by killing his brother’s murderer.

Fifth Ward Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • man
  • african american
  • violence
  • poverty
  • police
  • gun
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Fifth Ward Cast & Characters

Chris Walker leads the cast as Ray Ray, with Patrick Johnson as RT and Junie Hoang as Haan. Directed by Greg Carter; 40 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Greg Carter

More films directed by Greg Carter: Hip Hop Family Christmas and Lap Dance.

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Details

Fifth Ward Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Boyz in the Ghetto” and “5th Ward the Movie”.

Also known as
  • Boyz in the Ghetto
  • 5th Ward the Movie
  • 5th Ward

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Fifth Ward FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fifth Ward, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fifth Ward?

Fifth Ward runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Fifth Ward released?

Fifth Ward was released on October 3, 1997.

Who directed Fifth Ward?

Fifth Ward was directed by Greg Carter.

More films by Greg Carter

Who is in the cast of Fifth Ward?

Fifth Ward stars Chris Walker as Ray Ray, Patrick Johnson as RT and Junie Hoang as Haan, among 40 credited actors.

Does Fifth Ward have a post-credit scene?

No. Fifth Ward has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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