Movie
Poetic Justice
Released: July 23, 1993 (1993)
Runtime: 109 minutes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Maya Angelou as Aunt June
Age at release: 65
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Heywood
Age at release: 37
- Khandi Alexander as Simone
Age at release: 35
- Tyra Ferrell as Jessie
Age at release: 31
- Janet Jackson as Justice
Age at release: 27
- Joe Torry as Chicago
Age at release: 27
- Tupac Shakur as Lucky
Age at release: 22
- Regina King as Iesha
Age at release: 22
- Dina D. as Dina
Age at release: Unknown
- Rose Weaver as Aunt Audrey
Age at release: Unknown
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- Norma Donaldson as Aunt May
Age at release: 65
- Rico Bueno as Ticket Taker
Age at release: 45
- John Cothran as Uncle Earl
Age at release: 45
- Jenifer Lewis as Annie
Age at release: 36
- Rene Elizondo as E.J.
Age at release: 31
- Ricky Harris as Gangsta
Age at release: 27
- Tone Loc as J Bone
Age at release: 27
- Lloyd Avery II as Thug #1
Age at release: 24
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Mailroom Supervisor
Age at release: 23
- Maia Campbell as Shante
Age at release: 16
- Baha Jackson as Baha
Age at release: 15
- Ché J. Avery as Thug #2
Age at release: Unknown
- Michael Colyar as Panhandler
Age at release: Unknown
- Kina Cosper as Female Cousin
Age at release: Unknown
- Kelly Joe Dugan as Truck Driver
Age at release: Unknown
- Judd Dunning as Policeman #1
Age at release: Unknown
- Suliamen El Hadi as Last Poets
Age at release: Unknown
- Omar Ben Hassan as Last Poets
Age at release: Unknown
- Miki Howard as Maxine
Age at release: Unknown
- Kirk Kinder as Cop
Age at release: Unknown