Notorious

2009 · directed by George Tillman Jr.

Rating

64/100

Hit

no

"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

Notorious (2009), directed by George Tillman Jr., rates 64/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Jamal Woolard
• Derek Luke
• Naturi Naughton
• Anthony Mackie
• Antonique Smith
• Angela Bassett
• Marc John Jefferies
• Sean Ringgold
• C.J. Wallace
• Dennis L.A. White

Crew

• Michael Grady — Director of Photography
• Dirk Westervelt — Editor
• Steven Rosenblum — Editor
• Danny Elfman — Original Music Composer
• Cheo Hodari Coker — Screenplay
• Reggie Rock Bythewood — Screenplay

More from George Tillman Jr.

1. The Hate U Give (2018) — 82/100 · hit
2. The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) — 73/100
3. Soul Food (1997) — 70/100
4. Men of Honor (2000) — 64/100
5. Big George Foreman (2023) — 61/100
6. The Longest Ride (2015) — 57/100

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