Belly (film)

Belly
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHype Williams
Screenplay byHype Williams
Story by
  • Anthony Bodden
  • Nas
  • Hype Williams
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMalik Sayeed
Edited byDavid Leonard
Music byStephen Cullo
Production
company
Distributed byArtisan Entertainment
Release date
  • November 4, 1998 (1998-11-04)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million[1]
Box office$9.6 million[2]

Belly is a 1998 American crime drama film written and directed by music video director Hype Williams, in his feature film directing debut.[3][4] Filmed in New York City, the film stars rappers Nas and DMX in their film debut, alongside Taral Hicks, Method Man, T-Boz and an uncredited cameo from Sean Paul and Mr. Vegas.[5][6]

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