Belly (film)
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| Directed by | Hype Williams |
| Screenplay by | Hype Williams |
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| Narrated by | Nas DMX |
| Cinematography | Malik Sayeed |
| Edited by | David Leonard |
| Music by | Stephen Cullo |
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| Distributed by | Artisan Entertainment |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million |
| Box office | $9.6 million |
Belly is a 1998 American crime drama film written and directed by music video director Hype Williams, in his feature film directing debut. Filmed in New York City, the film stars rappers Nas and DMX in their film debut, alongside Taral Hicks, Method Man, T-Boz and an uncredited cameo from Sean Paul and Mr. Vegas.
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized the plot while praising the cinematography, and made $9.6 million on a $3 million budget. It remains the only film Williams ever directed. The film has since gained a cult following, namely for its visual presentation, cast and representation of hip-hop culture in the 1990s.