| Love and a Bullet | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ben Ramsey Kantz |
| Written by | Ben Ramsey Kantz |
| Produced by | Nancy Norman |
| Starring | Treach Kent Masters King Shireen Crutchfield Walter Jones Freez Luv Charles Guardino Sam Scarber |
| Cinematography | Keith Smith |
| Edited by | Christopher Koefoed |
| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Distributed by | TriStar Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Love and a Bullet is a 2002 action film starring American rapper Treach of Naughty by Nature. It was released to theaters on August 30, 2002 and was directed by Ben Ramsey and Kantz.
Plot
While staking out his next assignment, the innocent girlfriend of his notorious boss, contract killer Malik (Treach) reflects on the dark path he's chosen but cannot escape. Torn between his sense of duty and his newfound sense of humanity, he finds that the only way out is a perilous showdown with men who are every bit as cold-blooded as he is.
Cast
- Treach as Malik Bishop
- Kent Masters King as Cynda Griffie
- Charles Guardino as Damien Wiles
- Shireen Crutchfield as Hylene
- Sam Scarber as Buddy
- Walter Jones as Cisco
- James Black as Vaughn
- Derek Mears as The Milkman
- Freez Luv as Frenchy
Box office
Love and a Bullet was only released in 14 theaters and was only shown for three weeks. In its limited release, Love and a Bullet grossed $18,926.
Soundtrack
| Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Love and a Bullet | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by various artists | |
| Released | June 11, 2002 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 54:02 |
| Label | TVT Soundtrax |
| Singles from Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Love and a Bullet | |
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Love and a Bullet was released on June 11, 2002 through TVT Soundtrax and consisted entirely of hip hop music. The album itself did not make it to any Billboard charts, however, Jim Crow's single "Holla at a Playa" peaked at No. 97 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rah Rah" (performed by Naughty by Nature and Rottin Razkals) |
| 3:59 |
| 2. | "Sound Off" (performed by Ying Yang Twins) |
| 4:26 |
| 3. | "Payback" (performed by Techniec) |
| 3:29 |
| 4. | "The Unexxpected" (performed by Sixx John) |
| 3:52 |
| 5. | "Let's Go" (performed by Mr. Cheeks) |
| 3:50 |
| 6. | "Give It to Her" (performed by Tanto Metro and Devonte) |
| 3:32 |
| 7. | "Holla at a Playa" (performed by Jim Crow) |
| 3:31 |
| 8. | "Bia' Bia'" (performed by Lil' Jon & the East Side Boyz, Too $hort and Chyna Whyte) |
| 3:52 |
| 9. | "We Can't Lose" (performed by Rottin Razkals) |
| 4:57 |
| 10. | "Pimpin' Hoes" (performed by Kokane and Pimpin' Young) |
| 3:51 |
| 11. | "Platinum in da Ghetto" (performed by Lil' Keke) | 4:21 | |
| 12. | "Nice Ta Meet Ya" (performed by Baby Beesh) | 3:38 | |
| 13. | "Thug fa Life" (performed by Chyna Whyte) |
| 3:59 |
| 14. | "Knuckle Up" (performed by Tre+6) |
| 2:45 |
| Total length: | 54:02 | ||
References
- ↑ Torreano, Bradley. "Original Soundtrack - Love and a Bullet Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 3, 2023.