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Up Against the Wall

PG-1319911h 40mRon O'Neal
IMDb 8.1

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A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.

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What is Up Against the Wall (1991) about?

A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.

Who stars in Up Against the Wall?

Up Against the Wall stars Marla Gibbs (Louise Bradley), Ron O'Neal (George Wilkes), Stoney Jackson (Jesse Bradley), L. Scott Caldwell (Sandy Wilkes), Oscar Brown Jr. (Coach). The film was directed by Ron O'Neal.

How long is Up Against the Wall?

Up Against the Wall has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated PG-13.

Is Up Against the Wall worth watching?

Up Against the Wall holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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