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Up Against the Wall (1991)

PG-13 · 1991-01-18 · 1h 40m · EN
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A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.

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Ron O'NealDirectorEmma YoungWriterChuck ColbertWriterZuindi ColbertWriter

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Marla GibbsMarla GibbsLouise BradleyRon O'NealRon O'NealGeorge WilkesStoney JacksonStoney JacksonJesse BradleyL. Scott CaldwellL. Scott CaldwellSandy WilkesOscar Brown Jr.Oscar Brown Jr.CoachCatero ColbertCatero ColbertSeandeManndeMannKevinSalli Richardson-WhitfieldSalli Richardson-WhitfieldDeniseJohnny MoranJohnny MoranJ. R.Merritt LearMerritt LearLisaJamie HarroldJamie HarroldStevie

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaDirector preference195771Actor preference203835 · 195771 · 112890Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990

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What is Up Against the Wall about?

A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.

How long is Up Against the Wall?

Up Against the Wall has a runtime of 100 minutes.