Menace II Society is a 1993 movie about a young man trying to escape the challenges and distractions of urban life. The film was directed by Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes, and features Tyrin Turner as the lead character, Caine. This text shares details on where the film was shot, the roles of various actors, and interesting trivia and facts about this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in various locations in California, primarily in Los Angeles. Specific places include Grape Street and Compton Avenue in the neighborhood of Watts, and the Jordan Downs Housing Project found on Alameda Street at 103rd Street. Another key location was 4200 Crenshaw Boulevard. The filming took place over a period of about six weeks, from October 2 to November 14 in 1992.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tyrin Turner | Caine |
| Larenz Tate | O-Dog |
| Toshi Toda | Grocery Store Man |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Tat Lawson |
| Anthony Johnson | Tony |
| Brandon Hammond | Five Year Old Caine |
| Glenn Plummer | Pernell |
| Reginald Ballard | Clyde |
| Khandi Alexander | Karen Lawson |
| Eugene Lee | Man #1 |
| Jullian Roy Doster | Anthony |
| Marilyn Coleman | Grandmama |
| Arnold Johnson | Grandpapa |
| Saafir | Harold Lawson |
| Pooh Man | Doc |
| MC Eiht | A-Wax |
| Vonte Sweet | Sharif |
| Ryan Williams | Stacy |
| Cynthia Calhoun | Jackee |
| Garen Holman | Junior |
| Joy Matthews | Nurse #1 |
| Clifton Powell | Chauncy |
| Too $hort | Lew-Loc |
| Christopher M. Brown | Lloyd |
| Stacy Arnell | Deena |
| Dwayne Barnes | Basehead |
| Alvin Mears | K-9 Police Officer |
| Bill Duke | Detective |
| Martin Davis | Car-Jack Victim |
| Charles S. Dutton | Mr. Butler |
| Charles J. Grube | Officer Fassel |
| Mike Kelly | Officer Gadd |
| Rolando Molina | Vato #1 |
| Tony Valentino | Vato #3 |
| Samuel Monroe Jr. | Ilena’s Cousin |
| Robert Gatewood | Gang Member (uncredited) |
| Karolyn Grimes | Zuzu Bailey in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | Convict (uncredited) |
| James Stewart | George Bailey (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is categorized under the crime and drama genres.
- Menace II Society was released in the United States on May 26, 1993.
- Notable cast members include Larenz Tate who played O-Dog, June Kyoto Lu as the Grocery Store Woman, and Samuel L. Jackson as Tat Lawson.
- The film earned 2 award wins and received 5 nominations.
- It has received reviews from 156 users and 38 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grape Street, Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9431422
- Longitude: -118.2367567
- Place ID: Eh5HcmFwZSBTdCwgTG9zIEFuZ2VsZXMsIENBLCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgkXUYeY2MvCgBH7hM3OtcewXRIUChIJe68sc3rJwoARyOf6EPtoOH0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grape St, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Jordan Downs Housing Project – Alameda Street at 103rd Street, Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9454381
- Longitude: -118.2342272
- Place ID: ChIJtWHtcmLJwoARyDuS078WhpU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9800 Grape St, Los Angeles, CA 90002, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Compton Avenue, Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9414834
- Longitude: -118.2462453
- Place ID: EiFDb21wdG9uIEF2ZSwgTG9zIEFuZ2VsZXMsIENBLCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgmzmKJJD8nCgBE5a0k2qH0n0xIUChIJe68sc3rJwoARyOf6EPtoOH0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 4200 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0081507
- Longitude: -118.3346841
- Place ID: ChIJbX0xoCi4woARiCghNC9i0L0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4200 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
