Jason's Lyric

Jason's Lyric

Love is courage.

1994•1h 59m•6.7/10

CrimeDramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(55)

The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.

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Production

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Allen Payne

Allen Payne

Jason Alexander

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Lyric

Bokeem Woodbine

Bokeem Woodbine

Joshua Alexander

Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin

Rat

Suzzanne Douglas

Suzzanne Douglas

Gloria

Lisa Nicole Carson

Lisa Nicole Carson

Marti

Lahmard J. Tate

Lahmard J. Tate

Ron

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Maddog

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

Sandy

Treach

Treach

Alonzo

Rushion McDonald

Fast Freddy

Bebe Drake

Bebe Drake

Ms. Murphy

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