21 Nov 2002
People I Know
A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.
Riot
The streets of Los Angeles became a battlefield
In April 1992, following the notorious Rodney King verdict, the streets of Los Angeles became a battlefield, the backdrop to four personal intertwined stories.
Top Billed Cast
Luke Perry Boomer
Dante Basco Jeff Lee
Mario Van Peebles Turner
Kieu Chinh Mrs. Lee
Alexis Cruz Carlos
Yelba Osorio Iris
John Ortiz Ciaco
Douglas Spain Manuel
Phillip Wong Phil (segment "Gold Mountain") (as Phil Wong)
Lucy Liu Tiffany
Mako Mr. Lee
Melvin Van Peebles Vernon
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