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Dead Boyz Can't Fly 1992

★ 2.95 votes102 min📅 1992-01-01

"An outrage in America."

In the grimy underbelly of early-'90s America, David John's Buzz unleashes a wave of vengeful chaos after a simple job interview turns humiliating at the hands of Norman, portrayed with icy disdain.

Director: Cecil Howard

Cast

David John
John
Brad Friedman
Goose
Ruth Collins
Ruth Collins
Myra Kandinsky
Jason Stein
Buzz
Dan J. Johnson
Dan J. Johnson
Jo Jo
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy
Lorraine
Judith Cummings
Mrs. Goosich
Daniel C. Mahar
Norman Brody
Marc Macaulay
Marc Macaulay
O'Brien
Kurt Sinclair
Santini

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Boyz Can't Fly (1992) about?

After a humiliating rejection at a job interview, Buzz (David John) and his volatile friends retaliate by terrorizing the 13th floor of an office building. A group of unlikely defenders emerges to challenge their rampage, leading to a tense confrontation between desperation and survival.

Who directed Dead Boyz Can't Fly?

Cecil Howard directed the film, infusing it with a raw, atmospheric style that heightens the tension and drama.

Who stars in Dead Boyz Can't Fly?

The film features David John, Brad Friedman, Ruth Collins, Jason Stein, and Dan J. Johnson in pivotal roles.

Is Dead Boyz Can't Fly (1992) worth watching?

If you enjoy tense, character-driven thrillers with themes of disillusionment and violence, this film delivers a gritty, thought-provoking experience. Though unrated on IMDb, its atmospheric storytelling and moral ambiguity make it a compelling late-night watch for fans of the genre.

How long is Dead Boyz Can't Fly?

The film runs for 102 minutes.

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About Dead Boyz Can't Fly (1992) — A gritty thriller of vengeance and disillusionment

In the grimy underbelly of early-'90s America, David John's Buzz unleashes a wave of vengeful chaos after a simple job interview turns humiliating at the hands of Norman, portrayed with icy disdain. Teaming up with volatile friends Goose and Jo Jo, Buzz storms the 13th floor of an office building, turning a corporate space into a theater of terror. Only a hardened Vietnam veteran and a desperate, self-destructive lawyer stand between these outcasts and their reign of violence, setting the stage for a brutal confrontation steeped in frustration and moral decay.

Cecil Howard's gritty direction crafts a stark character study of disenfranchised youth spiraling into violence, fueled by rejection and disillusionment. With its raw atmosphere and unflinching look at societal neglect, Dead Boyz Can't Fly (1992) delivers a tense, character-driven thriller that lingers long after the credits roll.