White Boy (2017): Cast & Plot
White Boy is a 2017 documentary directed by Christopher S. Rech and Shawn Rech, starring Richard Wershe Jr., Kevin Dietz and Chris Hansen. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Christopher S. Rech and Shawn Rech
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is White Boy About?
The premise of White Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Richard Wershe Jr., nicknamed "White Boy Rick," became a local legend in Detroit after being arrested at age 17 for a juvenile drug offense in 1987. This film explores the surprising story of a white teenager seemingly involved in a major inner-city drug operation, detailing how he captivated the city's attention and frequently made headlines. The narrative follows gangsters, hitmen, journalists, and federal agents as they attempt to understand why he remains incarcerated decades later, revealing a more shocking truth behind his alleged crimes.
White Boy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reenactment
- drug trade
- fbi informant
- corruption
- political corruption
- police corruption
- detroit michigan
- black neighborhood
- african american neighborhood
- gang
- drug gang
- black gang
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- african american gang
- drug trafficking
- drug trafficker
- drug lord
- drug kingpin
- fbi
- federal bureau of investigation
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- fbi agent
- corrupt police chief
- michigan
- mayor
- corrupt mayor
- drug dealer
- major drug dealer
- cocaine
- cocaine trafficking
- judge
- female judge
- crack cocaine
- crack epidemic
- detroit police
- reference to the pony down gang
- reference to young boys inc.
- reference to the best friends gang
- reference to the chambers brothers
- reference to the curry brothers
- black gangster
- african american gangster
- gangster
- hitman
- contract killer
- police
- police officer
- white flight
- urban decay
- young boys inc
- organized crime
White Boy Cast
Richard Wershe Jr. leads the cast, with Kevin Dietz and Chris Hansen. Directed by Christopher S. Rech and Shawn Rech; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Christopher S. Rech
- Co-director Shawn Rech
- Richard Wershe Jr. as themselves
- Kevin Dietz as themselves
- Chris Hansen as themselves
- Johnny Curry as themselves
Also Starring in White Boy
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- Herm Groman Themselves
- Seth Ferranti Themselves
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One more film directed by Christopher S. Rech and Shawn Rech: A Murder in the Park.
White Boy Plot Summary
What happens in White Boy 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
The story follows the extraordinary and tragic life of Richard Wershe Jr., who entered the dangerous world of narcotics at the tender age of 14. During the height of the crack epidemic in Detroit, Wershe Jr. was not only established as a drug dealer but was also actively groomed to serve as an informant for the FBI. The intelligence he provided to federal authorities was significant, directly leading to the arrests of several police officers and even the brother of the mayor of Detroit.
Full summary
The whole story of White Boy, scene by scene
White Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of White Boy.
How Well Do You Know White Boy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city did Richard Wershe Jr.'s story unfold during the height of the crack epidemic?
White Boy Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Cocaine - La vera storia di White Boy Rick” and “Infiltrarea lui Rick”.
- Also known as
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- Cocaine - La vera storia di White Boy Rick
- Infiltrarea lui Rick
- White Boy - Um Documentário
- La leyenda de Rick, el Blanco
- Der weiße Junge
- Bílej Rick
- A fehér kölyök
- Biały chłopak
- Белый парень
- Білий хлопчик
- Cậu Bé Buôn Thuốc
- 화이트 보이
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White Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of White Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is White Boy?
White Boy runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was White Boy released?
White Boy was released on March 31, 2017.
Who directed White Boy?
White Boy was directed by Christopher S. Rech and Shawn Rech.
More films by Christopher S. Rech Who is in the cast of White Boy?
White Boy stars Richard Wershe Jr., Kevin Dietz and Chris Hansen, among 7 credited actors.
Does White Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. White Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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