State Property

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State Property
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Directed by	Abdul Malik Abbott
Produced by	Damon Dash Phyllis Cedar
Written by	Abdul Malik Abbott Ernest "Tron" Anderson
Starring	Beanie Sigel Jay Z Damon Dash Memphis Bleek Omillio Sparks
Music by	Abdul Malik Abbott Evan Eder Gregory Darryl Smith
Cinematography	David Daniel
Editing by	Paul Frank Tim French Justine Harari
Distributed by	Lion Gates Films
Release date(s)	August 2, 2001 (première) January 18, 2002 (limited release) February 8, 2002 (wide release)
Running time	88 min.
Language	English
Followed by	State Property 2
IMDb profile

State Property is a 2002 American crime film starring Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Memphis Bleek and Damon Dash. Rapper Jay-Z appears in a cameo role. It was produced by Roc-A-Fella Films and distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment. Abdul Malik Abbott directed the film and co-wrote its screenplay with Ernest "Tron" Anderson.

[edit] Cast

• Beanie Sigel - Beans
• Omillio Sparks - Baby Boy
• Memphis Bleek - Blizz
• Damon Dash - 'Boss' Dame
• Sundy Carter - Aisha
• Tyran 'Ty-Ty' Smith - Shareef
• Oschino - D-Nice
• Jay-Z - Untouchable J
• Brother Newz - P-Nut
• Rell - Butter
• Young Chris - Ricky
• Young Neef - Troy
• Amil - Boss' Assassin
• DJ Clue - Boss Informant
• Jacob the Jeweler - Eli

[edit] Stats

• Also Known As: Get Down or Lay Down
• Production Status: Released
• Genres: Drama and Crime/Gangster
• Running Time: 1 hr. 28 min.
• Release Date: January 18, 2002 Limited
• MPAA Rating: R for strong violence and sexuality, explicit language, and drug content.
• Distributors: Lionsgate
• Production Co.: Roc-A-Fella Records
• U.S. Box Office: $2,106,838
• Filming Locations: New York, New York, USA
  Philadelphia, USA
• Produced in: United States