When Calvin is released from jail, he tries to regain his position of power in the streets. After their rise, trouble soon finds them. Rico's reputation, however, is one of a ruthless 'killa' who is always quick to show his loyalty to Ace and Mitch by making an example of anyone who does not pull their weight on the streets. Ace, as always, tries to remain quiet with a low profile while Mitch returned to his image as the "rich, pretty boy" gangsta. The trio become extremely well known in Harlem, the center of their operations, as well as locations across New York, Washington D.C. Rico, a recently released inmate who came to Mitch's aid while Mitch was in prison, appears, and as a show of appreciation and gratitude, Mitch suggests to Ace that Rico join the team, since they could always use additional "muscle" to bolster their rise to the top. The two quickly become successful, gaining a reputation worthy of street legends. Soon after Mitch's release, Ace becomes partners with his best friend, realizing he cannot control such a lucrative empire on his own. During this time, though, Ace has been introduced into the drug game by Lulu. In fact, he humorously tells Ace that he will become the "George Jefferson" of the ghetto, making reference to his job at the dry cleaning shop. Mitch does not pressure Ace to become a dealer because he thinks that his friend is not the hustling type. Mitch, Ace's best friend, is very popular and an extremely flashy drug dealer. However - unlike most hustlers, Ace is careful not to draw too much attention to himself and stay, more or less, behind the scenes. With the help of his friend, Mitch and their partner and enforcer, Rico, he creates a huge drug empire in Harlem. When Calvin does get locked up, Ace ends up taking his position on the streets after a chance encounter with Lulu, a Dominican drug dealer. Ace resists these temptations, warning constantly that Calvin's flashy style and audacious method of dealing will get him arrested. His sister's boyfriend, Calvin, is a big time drug dealer who often tries to lure Ace into becoming a part of the drug trade with promises of fast money and glamour. At the beginning of the movie, Ace is stuck in a dead end job working in a dry cleaner's shop. The protagonist, Ace, is played by Wood Harris. Paid in Full is about a young man who rises to the top of the cocaine industry in Harlem.
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