A group of people in Los Angeles leading very different lives are brought together through happenstance. Occurring through the course of two turbulent days are two deadly car accidents, a carjacking, racially motivated vandalism, a gross abuse of police authority and the suspicious shooting death of one police officer by another. By the time it's all over, lives are changed and people realize that there is more to who they really are than they ever imagined. Directed by Paul Haggis. With Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Michael Peña, Terrence Howard, Ludacris, Ryan Phillippe and Thandie Newton. Categories: Crime, Drama. Year: 2004.
Larenz Tate in Crash
Frankie Lyman (Larenz Tate), the singer who made the hit record Why Do Fools Fall in Love at the age of 13, died at age 25 and left behind three women, all claiming to be his widow. They come to his manager after his death staking their claims. One is a singer (Halle Berry), formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief (Vivica A. Fox) from Philadelphia; and one is a teacher (Lela Rochon) in Georgia. Little Richard has a small role. Directed by Gregory Nava. Categories: Biography, Drama, Music. Year: 1998.
Larenz Tate in Why Do Fools Fall in Love
During the summer following his high school graduation, Caine Lawson (Tyrin Turner) attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA while maintaining his credibility on the street. Torn between the violent world he shares with his friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate) and the chance for a new life with his girl Ronnie (Jada Pinkett Smith), Caine must decide where his allegiance lies and what kind of life he wants to have. Directed by Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes. With Samuel L. Jackson, Glenn Plummer and Charles S. Dutton. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1993.
Larenz Tate in Menace II Society