Not too long ago, I gave you a comprehensive list of memorable movie stoners.  Expanding on that theme somewhat, I decided to compile a list of the best fictional drug dealers in movies.  After all, our movie stoners need to get their goodies from somewhere.  You won’t find George Jung, Henry Hill, or Frank Lucas in this article because they were actually real people, and this article is for fictional drug dealers only.  There’s some crossover from the stoners article, but being a dealer and a stoner can be a good thing - not fiscally, but for entertainment purposes.  Anyway, let’s get on with it.  Here are, in no particular order, eleven of the best fictional drug dealers in movies:

Frank White - King of New York

There were no dime bags for Frank White; this notorious drug lord was big time.  White was as successful as he was dangerous, known to politicans and gangsters alike.  He “never killed a man who didn’t deserve it” and unlike most other criminals, White actually wanted to give back to his community.  The smoothest move White pulls in King of New York is when he and his woman are accosted by a young man on the subway.  White gives the man a huge wad of cash (which was pocket change to White) and offers him a job, which the man accepts.  That’s friggin’ made.  Frank White may be dead, but his memory remains thanks to the countless number of rappers who have referenced him in their songs.  Speaking of which…

Tony Montana - Scarface

Starting off in Miami as a destitute “politcal refugee” from Cuba, Tony Montana obtains a green card and freedom by carrying out a hit with his boy Manny.  From there, the power-hungry Tony only gets bigger, working for kingpin Frank Lopez and eventually taking Lopez’s life, woman, and business.  If you haven’t seen Scarface, you should do so quickly.  It’s every rapper’s favorite movie, but more importantly, in a very morbid type of way, it’s the American Dream.

Saul Silver - Pineapple Express

Saul Silver is the antithesis of dealers like Frank White, Tony Montana, and (as listed below) especially Li’l Ze.  He’s isn’t violent at all, and his decision to deal drugs isn’t for money or power, but rather for the unselfish reason of helping his grandmother find a nice place to live.  Saul Silver is definitely the kindest dude on this list.  I’d love to buy weed from him.

Ricky Fitts - American Beauty

Sly, slick Ricky Fitts is only in high school, but he’s made a boatload of cash from slangin’ the goods.  He even starts dealing to his neighbor, Lester Burnham, and smokes him out with top-notch snuff.  After convincing his father that’s he gay, Ricky tells his girlfriend Jane Burnham (Lester’s daughter) that he can move them out to the city with the help of some people he knows.  “Other drug dealers?”  “Yes.”  Ricky gets on this list for two reasons: 1) he’s a straight hustler, making bank at such an early age and 2) for putting that bitch Angela in her place, calling her normal and boring and making her cry.

Caine Lawson - Menace II Society

I’ve already listed Caine as one of the best dudes ever, so you should know how highly I think of him.  To reiterate:  Caine rules in every aspect of life, from robbing marks to knocking girls up and then denying all responsibility.  Oh yeah, he sells dope, too, but it’s mostly to support his girlfriend Ronnie and her son.  See, even a tough guy like Caine has a little bit of Saul Silver in him.

Luke Shapiro - The Wackness

Luke is a teenager like Ricky Fitts, but he doesn’t have Ricky’s confidence.  As such, Luke uses weed as currency to pay for sessions with his therapist, who also shares a lack of success with women.  Luke is a bit nerdy and definitely awkward, which makes him stand out quite a bit from the other dealers in this article, but he’s also clever enough to deal drugs in the streets of New York without getting caught.  Notable: Luke’s supplier, Percy, is played by Method Man.  When did you think you’d see Method Man and Ben Kingsley in the same movie?

Monty Brogan - 25th Hour

Greed got the best of Monty, and instead of cashing in his chips and going straight, he stuck with dealing just a bit too long.  A sick ballplayer back in the day, Monty faces hard time in prison where he knows he’s bound to be raped and beaten.  Monty’s got two great friends, a hot girlfriend, a supportive dad, and even an awesome dog, and the fact that he could go years without seeing them just kills him.  What does Monty decide to do?  Watch the movie to figure it out, and enjoy the great “f*ck you” monologue, too.

Li’l Ze - City of God

Li’l Ze is by far the most cold-blooded killer out of all the dealers in this article.  He’ll kill you for messing with his business, but he’ll also kill you for no reason at all.  Li’l Ze started out as Li’l Dice, but became Li’l Ze after forming a drug empire with his partner Benny.  The lethal Li’l Ze had killed all of his competitors except one - Carrot - and like the Empire seeking out the Jedis, Li’l Ze wouldn’t be truly satisfied until Carrot was also destroyed.

Drexl Spivey - True Romance

The terrifying dealer and pimp Drexl Spivey - played brilliantly by Gary Oldman - is nearly convinced that he’s black, which only adds to his psychopathic tendencies.  Drexl’s conducts his drug-related work with a gangster known as Blue Lou Boyle, but it’s Clarence’s insistence that Drexl “free” Alabama from his pimp hand.  Clarence ends up killing Drexl and running off with his briefcase filled with coke, and you can’t really say that Drexl didn’t have it coming.

Nino Brown - New Jack City

Nino Brown is a flashy, prominent drug dealer in New York City and head of the Cash Money Brothers gang.  Nino’s drug of choice to sell is crack, and he values his business over the lives of his associates, evidenced by his willingness to kill his own best friend.  Even after his gang is disbanded, Nino continues running his business solo.  You have to admire that sort of work ethic, no?

Big Worm - Friday

What’s up Big Perm?  I mean Big Worm.  Big Worm looks more like a cartoon character than a drug dealer, and cruising around in an ice cream truck doesn’t help, but he’s still feared in his neighborhood.  After all, he’s willing to kill Smokey and Craig over a mere $200.  Well, that and for playing with his emotions.

Any dealers you think should have made this list?  There must be a few.  Also keep in mind, there’s no Sosa or Frank Lopez because I wanted to limit this to one dealer per movie, ya dig?  I considered Dante from Grandma’s Boy, but I figured one cartoon-esque dealer (Big Worm) was more than enough.  Hit me up!

EDIT: One of our more astute readers pointed out that City of God was based on a true story and so Li’l Ze is not fictional.  That’s a goof on my end.

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