Official movie poster for Dead Presidents (1995), a crime drama film

Dead Presidents(1995)

The only color that counts is green.

6.7(343)1h 59m1995-09-29
CrimeDramaAction

Dead Presidents Synopsis

On the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns home from the war only to find himself drawn into a life of crime. With the aid of his fellow vets he plans the ultimate heist -- a daring robbery of an armored car filled with unmarked U.S. currency!

Dead Presidents (1995) is a crime, drama and action film directed by Albert Hughes, released on September 29, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker and Freddy Rodríguez. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 343 ratings.

Director:
Albert Hughes
Writers:
Michael Henry Brown, Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Producers:
Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Cinematographer:
Lisa Rinzler
Composer:
Danny Elfman
Production:
Caravan Pictures, Underworld Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Budget:
$10,000,000
Revenue:
$24,100,000
Status:
Released

Dead Presidents (1995) Trailer

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Dead Presidents Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 343 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

Brothers In Arms. Albert and Allen Hughes direct, produce and co-write (with Michael Henry Brown) this tale about Anthony Curtis (Larenz Tate), a South Bronx boy who goes off to fight in Vietnam, to then return after his tours of duty to find things just aren't the same anymore. The follow up to their incendiary debut, Menace II Society, the Hughes brothers deliver another in your face picture that is quite frankly…

Reviewed on May 30, 2015

CinemaSerf

6/10

The fairly charismatic Larenz Tate tries quite hard here as "Curtis", a lad with potential who falls in with petty criminal "Kirby" (Keith David) before enlisting in the US Marines to go and fight in Vietnam. After the war, he returns to his girlfriend "Juanita" (Rose Jackson) and his four year old daughter - but acclimatising to his new situation proves too difficult leading him to reunite with his wartime…

Reviewed on April 3, 2023

Andre Gonzales

8/10

Bank robbery movie. The planning they do is next to none. Awesome action but also pretty sad.

Reviewed on May 13, 2023

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Dead Presidents – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Dead Presidents online?

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Dead Presidents (1995) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Dead Presidents?

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The main cast of Dead Presidents (1995) includes Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodríguez and Rose Jackson. The film was directed by Albert Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Dead Presidents released?

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Dead Presidents was released on September 29, 1995 and runs for 1h 59m.

Is Dead Presidents worth watching?

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Dead Presidents (1995) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 343 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Dead Presidents?

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Yes. The official Dead Presidents trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.