Anthony Curtis
Search results
Oct 6, 1995 · A Vietnam vet returns home to the Bronx and gets involved in a daring armed robbery of old bills. The film explores the issues of Black Americans' involvement in the war and their disillusionment with social progress in the 1960s.
- (25K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
- 1995-10-06
Dead Presidents is a 1995 American crime film co-written, produced and directed by the Hughes Brothers. The film chronicles the life of Anthony Curtis (Larenz Tate), focusing on his teenage years as a high school graduate and his experiences during the Vietnam War as a Recon Marine.
Of the 45 people who have served as President of the United States since the office came into existence in 1789, [a] 39 have died – eight of them while in office. [b] The oldest president at the time of death was George H. W. Bush, who died at the age of 94 years, 171 days.
OrderPresidentDate [d]Age39November 30 (2018)9438December 26 (2006)9337June 5 (2004)9336April 22 (1994)81A film by the Hughes Brothers about a young black man's drift into crime and violence in the late '60s. Ebert praises the film's skill and realism, but criticizes its incomplete story and meaning.
Soldier Anthony Curtis (Larenz Tate) returns to his Bronx home after a nightmarish tour of duty in Vietnam. But the nightmare continues for Anthony and his friends as they suffer the indignities ...
- (35)
- Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
- R
- Drama
A Vietnam vet adjusts to life after the war while trying to support his family, but the chance of a better life may involve crime and bloodshed.
- 3 min
- 302.1K
- Street Cinema
People also ask
How many presidents have died?
Where can I buy Dead Presidents?
Is Dead Presidents a crime drama or a war film?
Why does Dead Presidents stand out?
Watch Dead Presidents, a 1995 film about a Vietnam War veteran and his friends who rob an armored car. The movie explores the themes of war, crime, and racism in America.
