Gabriel Casseus
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gabriel Casseus (born April 28, 1972) is an American actor and screenwriter of Haitian descent, born in Roosevelt, New York. Casseus was nominated for the 1995 Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance in the film New Jersey Drive. He has appeared in the films Get on the Bus, Fallen, and Black Dog. He had roles as pool-playing Freddie in the 50 Cent movie Before I Self Destruct (2009), as Elliot's cellmate in Bedazzled, and as Army Ranger Kurth in Black Hawk Down. Casseus has appeared on television shows including Grey's Anatomy, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, The Practice, Law & Order and 24. He is a co-writer of the 2010 film Takers.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 28, 1972
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Bedazzled
2000-10-19
Bedazzled
Overview: Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-19
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Ritual
2002-09-18
Ritual
Overview: An American doctor encounters members of a voodoo cult when she is summoned to Jamaica to treat a wealthy man's brother.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-18
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Don King: Only in America
1997-11-15
Don King: Only in America
Overview: A cinematic portrait of the famous fight promoter and boxing manager.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-15
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New Jersey Drive
1995-04-19
New Jersey Drive
Overview: Jason and Midget are two young, black teenagers living in Newark, New Jersey, the unofficial car theft capital of the world. Their favourite pastime is that of everybody in their neighbourhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble starts when they steal a police car and the cops launch a violent offensive that involves beating and even shooting suspects.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-19
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
2005-03-06
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Overview: A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-06
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Black Dog
1998-05-01
Black Dog
Overview: An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-01
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G-Force
2009-07-24
G-Force
Overview: A team of trained secret agent animals, guinea pigs Darwin, Hurley, Juarez, Blaster, mole Speckles, and fly Mooch takes on a mission for the US government to stop evil Leonard Saber, who plans to destroy the world with household appliances. But the government shuts them down and they are sentenced to a pet shop. Can they escape to defeat the villain and save the world?
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-24
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Lockdown
2000-09-15
Lockdown
Overview: Avery (Jones) returns to college as a competitive swimmer after getting his life back on track. But his life takes another unexpected turn when he and his two friends (Bonds, Casseus) are wrongly accused of murder and end up in prison.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-15
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Harlem Aria
1999-03-05
Harlem Aria
Overview: An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.
Genres: Drama Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-05
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Gang of Roses 2: Next Generation
2012-02-10
Gang of Roses 2: Next Generation
Overview: Cassie, the last remaining member of the original Gang of Roses, is sitting in a small Mexican jail holding the written code to a US military safe. It s here that she meets Collette (Eurika Pratts), a young gambler looking for her next con. Kate (Rocsi Diaz) attempts to break her out, and Cassie is killed. Upon their return, Kate and Collette meet up with outlaws Candi (Teyana Taylor) and Mimi (Claudia Jordan). After some lengthy planning, the four women head to the Mexican town of San Juevo and prepare for the robbery, which will take place in the town church. But unbeknownst to them, they are being followed by Lee (Gabriel Casseus) and his posse of bandits, looking to ambush the women before they can make their big score.
Genres: Action Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-10
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Black Hawk Down
2001-12-28
Black Hawk Down
Overview: When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.
Genres: Action War History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-28
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Lone Star
1996-06-21
Lone Star
Overview: When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Genres: Drama Mystery Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-21
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Buffalo Soldiers
1997-12-07
Buffalo Soldiers
Overview: They've ridden dusty miles without end and fought fierce battles. Yet when these brave African-American cavalrymen enter a scraggly frontier town, they must walk through it instead of ride. The town dishonors them but the soldiers' Native-American foes do not. Apache leader Victoria and other warriors give the horsemen a name of honor and strength: "Buffalo Soldiers". The troopers' daring hunt for Victorio frames this stirring tribute to the former slaves and other African-Americans of the 9th and 10th U.S. Calvary Regiments. Danny Glover, Mykelti Williamson, Glynn Turman, Carl Lumbly and Michael Warren star in an adventure bringing to light that largely unknown story and the unique moral dilemma the men faced. Atten-hut! "Buffalo Soldiers are riding" through town.
Genres: Drama History TV Movie Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-07
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The Wedding
1998-02-22
The Wedding
Overview: Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
Genres: Romance Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-22
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Fallen
1998-01-16
Fallen
Overview: Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-16
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998-02-27
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Overview: Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and leaves the cast and crew in a frenzy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-27
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Nightjohn
1996-06-01
Nightjohn
Overview: John is a man of many talents, including one forbidden skill: he can read. When he teaches a young slave girl named Sarny to read and write, she learns an unforgettable lesson about the power of words and the true meaning of freedom.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-01
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Chocolate City 3: Live Tour
2022-06-24
Chocolate City 3: Live Tour
Overview: After their unprecedented win at the National Stripper Competition in Las Vegas the year before, the Chocolate City team of strippers have had some ups and downs. Michael, their lead dancer suffered a tragic loss when his mother unexpectedly passes. Their Reality show, after their Vegas win, experienced low viewership and was not what they had expected, forcing them to withdraw from the Network production altogether. Now its time to get back to what they do best - dance. With the help and support of Mr. Williams, the Chocolate City Dancers will now prepare for a multi-city tour to regain their mojo, but once again personal challenges and internal beefs threaten to derail their new plan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-24
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Get on the Bus
1996-10-16
Get on the Bus
Overview: Several Black men take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in 1995. On the bus are an eclectic set of characters including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop who is of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the march, including manhood, religion, politics, and race.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-16
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15 Minutes
2001-03-01
15 Minutes
Overview: When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. When they learn how the American media circus can make a remorseless killer look like the victim and make them rich, they target media-savvy NYPD Homicide Detective Eddie Flemming and media-naive FDNY Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw, the cops investigating their murder and torching of their former criminal partner, filming everything to sell to the local tabloid TV show "Top Story."
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-01
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Brothers in Arms
2005-01-01
Brothers in Arms
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Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Modern Vampires
1998-10-19
Modern Vampires
Overview: A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
Genres: Action Horror Comedy Romance Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-19
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Before I Self Destruct
2009-11-16
Before I Self Destruct
Overview: A coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-16
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