Spike Lee is an unfortunate instance of a very talented filmmaker who's obvious talent in craftsmanship doesn't come across in contemporary mainstream cinema because of issues having nothing to do with cinema itself. I realize that in becoming great at anything in one's life, other things have to suffer, and with him it seems, at least to me, that for everything he has undoubtedly accomplished in the…
When there’s murder on the streets, everyone is a suspect.
Strike is a young city drug pusher under the tutelage of drug lord Rodney Little. When a night manager at a fast-food restaurant is found with four bullets in his body, Strike’s older brother turns himself in as the killer. Detective Rocco Klein doesn’t buy the story, however, setting out to find the truth, and it seems that all the fingers point toward Strike & Rodney.
Top Cast
Harvey Keitel
Det. Rocco Klein
John Turturro
Det. Larry Mazilli
Delroy Lindo
Rodney Little
Mekhi Phifer
Ronald 'Strike' Dunham
Isaiah Washington
Victor Dunham
Keith David
André the Giant
Peewee Love
Tyrone 'Shorty' Jeeter
Regina Taylor
Iris Jeeter
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Errol Barnes
Sticky Fingaz
Scientific
Fredro Starr
Go
Elvis Nolasco
Horace
Lawrence B. Adisa
Stan
Hassan Johnson
Skills
Frances Foster
Gloria
Michael Imperioli
Detective Jo-Jo
Reviews
This is a criminally underrated gem, a urban movie about drug dealers that feels nothin like your typical gangsta movie, it doesn't have constant rap playing the whole way through, but a poignant classical soundtrack from Blanchard, Albeit still great 90's hip hop in it. The emotion and color of the sets are tangible. I wouldn't really call this a Spike Lee joint, because Scorsese produced it, it has a much more…
Thought this movie would've been better. Pretty boring not much action or anything to keep you interested.
FAQ about Clockers
What is Clockers about?
Strike is a young city drug pusher under the tutelage of drug lord Rodney Little. When a night manager at a fast-food restaurant is found with four bullets in his body, Strike’s older brother turns himself in as the killer. Detective Rocco Klein doesn’t buy the story, however,…
When was Clockers released?
Clockers was released in 1995.
What genres does Clockers belong to?
Clockers is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery.
Who stars in Clockers?
The cast of Clockers includes Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Isaiah Washington.