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written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II and based on Teri Woods's novel of the same name. The film stars

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as Benard 'Dutch' James, with Natasha Marc, James Hyde, Jeremy Meeks, Anthony Jacobs,

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, Isabella Ferreira, Miles Stroter, James Quattrochi,

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and JJ Batteast. The film was released in selected theatres on March 12, 2021, by Faith Media Distribution. It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $404,371. A sequel, ''Dutch II: Angel's Revenge'' directed by Salvatore Sclafani, was released by

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on January 18, 2024.

Cast

Production

On February 28, 2020, it was reported that Lance Gross would star in the film directed by Preston Whitmore II and based on the ''NY Times'' bestseller by Teri Woods. Macy Gray, Jeremy Meeks, Micheal Blackson, O.T. Genasis, Mellissa Williams, and James Hyde also was cast.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 20% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.6/10.

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from ''

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'' gave it a negative review writing: "There's nothing to recommend in writer-director Preston A. Whitmore II's small-budget, low-octane crime drama."

References

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* {{Preston A. Whitmore II American crime drama films 2021 crime drama films Films set in New Jersey 2020s English-language films African-American drama films Films based on American novels