Matthew McConaughey
Richard Wershe Sr.
2018•1h 51m•Released•EN
White Boy Rick
“In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.”
Overview
The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
September 14, 2018
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
6.4 / 10
Votes
1,238
Budget
$29,000,000
Revenue
$25,957,482
Status
Released
Popularity
5.7
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Cast
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Richie Merritt
Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Alex Snyder
Bel Powley
Dawn Wershe
RJ Cyler
Rudell Boo Curry
Rory Cochrane
Agent Byrd
Eddie Marsan
Art Derrick
Bruce Dern
Grandpa Roman Wershe
Piper Laurie
Grandma Verna Wershe
Brian Tyree Henry
Detective Jackson
Taylour Paige
Cathy Volsan
Jonathan Majors
Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry
The Swinging Light
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