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Kla$h
“Kingston Burns Tonight”
6.7 / 10• 1995• 1h 35m•R• English
CrimeRomanceThriller
Storyline
Reggae music is featured in this romantic thriller set in Jamaica. Stoney (Giancarlo Esposito), a photojournalist, is assigned by a U.S. music magazine to cover a battle of the bands in Jamaica. There he becomes involved with the seductive Blossom (Jasmine Guy) who works for Mr. Lee (Lucien Chen), a crime boss. Lee is planning to rob the concert box office. Blossom tries to convince Stoney to help her steal the money from Lee and escape to another island paradise. Interspersed amongst the action are many clips of the reggae bands as they musically battle it out.
Cast & Crew
Jasmine Guy
Blossom
Lead
Giancarlo Esposito
Stoney
PC
Paul Campbell
Ultimate
SA
Stafford Ashani
Ragga
CB
Carl Bradshaw
Walker
LC
Lucien Chen
Mr. Lee
MC
Mad Cobra
Concert performer
Snow
Concert performer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bill Parker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Kla$h is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
