Shottas(2002)
Friendship, loyalty & greed.
Shottas Synopsis
A raw urban drama about two friends raised on the dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Biggs and Wayne take on the "Shotta" way of life to survive. As young boys, they begin a life of crime, eventually moving to the US where they begin a ruthless climb from the bottom. They remain bound to each other by their shottas loyalty as they aggressively take control of the Jamaican underworld.
Shottas (2002) is a action, adventure, crime and drama film directed by Cess Silvera, released on February 27, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell and Louie Rankin. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 382 ratings.
- Director:
- Cess Silvera
- Writers:
- Cess Silvera
- Producers:
- Jennifer Farrell, Fabien Pruvot, Richard Effs
- Cinematographer:
- Cliff Charles
- Production:
- Access Pictures, Jean Silvera Films, Triumph Films, Destination Films
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Released
Shottas (2002) Trailer
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Shottas Videos & Clips
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Shottas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ky-Mani Marley
as Biggs
- Spragga Benz
Spragga Benz
as Wayne
- Paul Campbell
Paul Campbell
as Mad Max
Louie Rankin
as Teddy Bruckshut
Wyclef Jean
as Richie Effs
- Screechie Bop
Screechie Bop
as Gussy
- San San
San San
as Raquel
Jabba
as Dangles
- Assassin
Assassin
as Blacka
- Beast
Beast
as Sealy
- Fabien Dominique
Fabien Dominique
as Abbey
- J.R. Silvera
J.R. Silvera
as Young Biggs
Key crew
Directed by Cess Silvera, written by Cess Silvera, produced by Jennifer Farrell, Fabien Pruvot and Richard Effs.
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Shottas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 382 ratings.
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Shottas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shottas online?
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Shottas (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Shottas?
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The main cast of Shottas (2002) includes Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell, Louie Rankin and Wyclef Jean. The film was directed by Cess Silvera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shottas released?
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Shottas was released on February 27, 2002 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Shottas worth watching?
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Shottas (2002) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 382 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shottas?
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Yes. The official Shottas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.