Strapped (1993): Cast & Plot
Strapped is a 1993 action drama directed by Forest Whitaker, starring Bokeem Woodbine as Diquan Mitchell, William James Stiggers Jr. and Chi Ali. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Forest Whitaker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strapped About?
The premise of Strapped without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An ex‑con trying to live honestly faces a cascade of trouble when his girlfriend is busted for selling crack to an undercover cop. To free her, he bargains with a weapons‑focused detective to expose local gun dealers, but the district attorney finds the results insufficient, sparking a dangerous game of double‑crosses and high‑stakes manipulation.
Strapped Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- gun
- teenager
- blood
- violence
- one word title
- blood on clothes
- african american
- little girl shot
- police officer
- glasses
- handcuffs
- grocery store
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- teenage boy
- hood
- gunshot
- undercover
- police
- gun dealer
- urban setting
- pregnancy
- ghetto
- drugs
- poverty
- machismo
- handgun
- convicted felon
- juvenile delinquent
Strapped Cast & Characters
Bokeem Woodbine leads the cast as Diquan Mitchell, with William James Stiggers Jr. as Chucky and Chi Ali as Pharoah. Directed by Forest Whitaker; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Forest Whitaker
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Bokeem Woodbine as Diquan Mitchell - William James Stiggers Jr. as Chucky
- Chi Ali as Pharoah
- Starletta DuPois as Diquan's Mother
Also Starring in Strapped
· 12 more- Kia Goodwin Latisha Jordan
- Craig Wasson Ben
- Fredro Starr Bamboo
- Michael Biehn Matthew McRae
- Dina Meyer Delivery Person
- Isaiah Washington Willie
- Wendell Pierce District Attorney
- Sticky Fingaz Kid in Lineup
- Busta Rhymes Buster
- Angela Jones Woman at Clinic
- Paul McCrane Mitch Corman
- Jermaine Hopkins Lay Lay
More from Forest Whitaker
One more film directed by Forest Whitaker: Waiting to Exhale.
Strapped Plot Summary
What happens in Strapped from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Diquan Mitchell, a 19-year-old ex-con trying to turn his life around, returns to his Brooklyn public housing project and witnesses a heated argument between two youths, Chucky and Pharoah, that quickly erupts into a deadly stairwell shooting.
He lives there with his mother Diquan’s Mother, his grandmother, and two sisters, and his girlfriend, Latisha Jordan, who is eight months pregnant.
Full summary
The whole story of Strapped, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Strapped?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the 19‑year‑old ex‑con who returns to his Brooklyn housing project?
Cars in Strapped
49 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Minor role -
1989 BMW 325i Cabrio E30 Background role
Strapped Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Atrapados por la violencia” and “Nebezpečně ozbrojen”.
- Also known as
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- Atrapados por la violencia
- Nebezpečně ozbrojen
- На мели
- Strapped - Schule der Gewalt
- À Mão Armada
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Strapped FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strapped, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strapped?
Strapped runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Strapped released?
Strapped was released on August 21, 1993.
Who directed Strapped?
Strapped was directed by Forest Whitaker.
More films by Forest Whitaker Who is in the cast of Strapped?
Strapped stars Bokeem Woodbine as Diquan Mitchell, William James Stiggers Jr. as Chucky and Chi Ali as Pharoah, among 16 credited actors.
Does Strapped have a post-credit scene?
No. Strapped has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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