Poetic Justice is a 1993 romantic drama film directed by John Singleton.
Plot[]
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice (Janet Jackson) writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha (Regina King) and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago (Joe Torry). Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky (Tupac Shakur), to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
Cast[]
- Janet Jackson as Justice LaRue
- Tupac Shakur as Larry "Lucky" Knight
- Regina King as Iesha Ashley
- Joe Torry as Chicago "Big Chicago" Davis
- Tyra Ferrell as Jessie Lillard
- Rose Weaver as Audrey "Aunt Audrey" Rodriguez
- Billy Zane as Brad "Big Rich" Young
- Lori Petty as Penelope Haynes
- Khandi Alexander as Simone LaRue
- John Cothran Jr. as Earl "Uncle Earl" Rodriguez
- Jenifer Lewis as Anne (Lucky's mother)
- Maia Campbell as Shante Lujano
- René Elizondo Jr. as Earl "Big E.J." Durant
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Kareem LaVine
- Tone Loc as James Paul
- Q-Tip as Markell LaRue (Justice's Boyfriend)
- Keith Washington as Dexter Alexander