White Boy Rick
In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.
2018 · 1h 51m · R Crime, Drama
Overview
The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
Director and cast
- Matthew McConaughey as Richard Wershe Sr.
- Richie Merritt as Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Alex Snyder
- Bel Powley as Dawn Wershe
- RJ Cyler as Rudell Boo Curry
- Rory Cochrane as Agent Byrd
- Eddie Marsan as Art Derrick
- Bruce Dern as Grandpa Roman Wershe
- Piper Laurie as Grandma Verna Wershe
- Brian Tyree Henry Cast
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