With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
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- Won 1 Oscar. Another 24 wins & 47 nominations.
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| Terrence Howard | ... |
Djay
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| Anthony Anderson | ... |
Key
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| Taryn Manning | ... |
Nola
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| Taraji P. Henson | ... |
Shug
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| DJ Qualls | ... |
Shelby
(as D.J. Qualls)
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| Ludacris | ... |
Skinny Black
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| Paula Jai Parker | ... |
Lexus
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| Elise Neal | ... |
Yevette
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| Isaac Hayes | ... |
Arnel
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| Juicy J | ... |
Tigga
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William Engram | ... |
Slobs
(as William 'Poon' Engram)
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Bobby Sandimanie | ... |
Yellow Jacket
(as Bobby 'I-20' Sandimanie)
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Haystak | ... |
Mickey
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Claude Phillips | ... |
Harold
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| Josey Scott | ... |
Elroy
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John Still | ... |
Shop Owner
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Jay Munn | ... |
Prison Guard
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Michael Hooks Jr. | ... |
Block Manager
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Jerome Toles | ... |
Police Officer
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| D.J. Paul | ... |
R.L.
(as DJ Paul)
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| Al Kapone | ... |
Kateezy
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| Jennifer Bynum Green | ... |
Choir Lead Singer
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Kelvin Birrus | ... |
Choir Singer #1
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Tiran D. Boyland | ... |
Choir Singer #2
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H. Renee Cogar | ... |
Choir Singer #3
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Brandon Seiferth | ... |
Choir Singer #4
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Deborah Manning Thomas | ... |
Choir Singer #5
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Terrence Brown | ... |
Piano Player
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T.C. Sharpe | ... |
Arnel's Drunk
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Lindsey Roberts | ... |
Harper
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Free Sol | ... |
Bathroom Kid
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Clarence Mabon | ... |
Police Officer #2
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Mark Goodfellow | ... |
Pawn Shop Owner
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Latasha Texas | ... |
Stripper #1
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Tracy Davis | ... |
Stripper #2
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Erica Miller | ... |
God Bless America Girl
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Helen Bowman | ... |
Defendant
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Jeff Pope | ... |
Trick #1
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Josh Driver | ... |
Bar Tender (uncredited)
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Shariee Jones | ... |
Skate Extra (uncredited)
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| Dennis Phillippi | ... |
Self (uncredited) (voice)
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| Kenon Walker | ... |
Crystal Palace Party Attendant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Craig Brewer | ||
Written by
| Craig Brewer | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Stephanie Allain | ... | producer |
| Preston L. Holmes | ... | associate producer (as Preston Holmes) |
| John Singleton | ... | producer |
| Dwight Williams | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Scott Bomar | ||
Cinematography by
| Amy Vincent | ||
Editing by
| Billy Fox | ||
Editorial Department
| Kenny Becker | ... | color timer |
| John Daro | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Thanadoul Khunngam | ... | post-production intern |
| John Nicolard | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| David Rosenblatt | ... | assistant editor |
| Bill Schultz | ... | digital intermediate executive |
| Walter Volpatto | ... | digital intermediate artist / digital intermediate colorist |
| Charise E. Angone | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Christopher Gray | ... | (as Chris Gray) |
| Kimberly Hardin | ... | (as Kimberly R. Hardin) |
Production Design by
| Keith Brian Burns | ||
Art Direction by
| Alexa Marino | ||
Set Decoration by
| Joni Wheeler | ||
Costume Design by
| Paul A. Simmons Jr. | ... | (as Paul Simmons) |
Makeup Department
| Bert Reo Anderson | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Camille Kauer | ... | makeup artist (as Camille Chambers) |
| Ted Long | ... | key hair stylist (as Theodore Long) |
| Kellie Robinson | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Linda Thompson | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Denise Tunnell | ... | key makeup artist (as Denise Tunnel) / makeup department head |
Production Management
| Terra Abroms | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chris Hayden | ... | second assistant director |
| Van Hayden | ... | first assistant director |
| Zac Jackson | ... | second second assistant director |
| Wayne Witherspoon | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Darian Corley | ... | property master |
| Will E. Drummond | ... | set dresser |
| Frank Gray III | ... | assistant property master |
| James Harper | ... | leadman |
| Spencer Pharr | ... | set dresser |
| Dalton Cole Young | ... | art department assistant |
Sound Department
| Bobbi Banks | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist |
| Nancy Barker | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Andy Black | ... | sound mixer |
| Nathan Black | ... | boom operator |
| Michael Camello | ... | sound effects editor (as Michael Z. Camello) |
| Michael C. Casper | ... | re-recording mixer (as Michael Casper) |
| Ezra Dweck | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer |
| Stephanie Flack | ... | dialogue editor |
| Paul Hackner | ... | dialogue editor |
| Greg Hedgepath | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Larry Hopkins | ... | layback sound mixer |
| Brian W. Jennings | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Susan Kurtz | ... | dialogue editor |
| Mark Larry | ... | sound effects editor |
| Daniel J. Leahy | ... | re-recording mixer (as Daniel Leahy) |
| Chris Navarro | ... | adr recordist |
| James Azizi Penny | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jason Piatt | ... | foley mixer |
| Jacob Riehle | ... | assistant sound editor (as Jacob Franklin Riehle) |
| Will Riley | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer |
| Brad Sherman | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer |
| Frank Smathers | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Fred Stafford | ... | adr editor |
| Eric Thompson | ... | adr mixer |
| Donald L. Warner Jr. | ... | foley editor (as Donald L. Warner) |
| Lars Bjerre | ... | dialogue denoising (uncredited) |
| Zahari Schtonov | ... | sound recording engineer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jim Eikner | ... | special effects assistant (as Jim Eichner) |
| Stephen Hall | ... | special effects assistant |
| Ben Ishmael | ... | special effects assistant |
| Jesse Spots | ... | special effects assistant (as Jesse Moorefield) |
| Jason Thomas | ... | special effects foreman |
| Steve Wolf | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| David Booth | ... | scanning & recording |
| John Daro | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Rick Lopez | ... | digital film technician: Fotokem Film & Video |
| David Rosenthal | ... | digital film I/O supervisor: Fotokem Film & Video |
Stunts
| David Paul Lord | ... | stunts |
| Max Maxwell | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tony Arnaud | ... | best boy grip |
| Peter Budd | ... | grip |
| Rob Chidester | ... | grip |
| Alisa M. Colley | ... | second assistant camera |
| David A. Cook | ... | gaffer: Los Angeles |
| Dan Cornwall | ... | gaffer |
| Rusty Edmonson | ... | lighting technician |
| Tracy Facelli | ... | film loader |
| Dale Fowler | ... | best boy electric |
| Donny Fowler | ... | electrician |
| Chris Friebus | ... | second assistant camera |
| Richard C. Kerekes | ... | dolly grip (as Rick Kerekes) |
| Tommy Maddox-Upshaw | ... | electrician: Los Angeles (as Tommy Upshaw) |
| James McMillan | ... | key grip |
| Joshua Miller | ... | grip |
| Aldo Porras Jr. | ... | second assistant a camera |
| Jonathan Stoll | ... | grip |
| Steve Sudge | ... | electrician |
| Adam Ward | ... | b-camera assistant |
| Tom Weston | ... | camera operator |
| Matt Zschoche | ... | best boy electric: Los Angeles |
| Greg Morse | ... | 24 frame video operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Michelle Adams | ... | casting associate |
| Cam Deaver | ... | casting associate (as Cameron Deaver) |
| Benjamin Gerry | ... | casting associate |
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Meriwether Nichols | ... | key costumer |
| Christy Hebert | ... | seamstress (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Donna T. Giles | ... | location manager |
| Hailey Giles | ... | assistant location manager |
| Dalton Cole Young | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Scott Bomar | ... | music arranger |
| Marc Franklin | ... | music arranger |
| Christiaan Gordon | ... | music clearances |
| Marvin R. Morris | ... | music editor |
| Charles 'Skip' Pitts | ... | musician |
| Shie Rozow | ... | music editor |
| Julie Sessing | ... | music clearance |
| Paul Stewart | ... | music supervisor |
| Mary Unobsky | ... | music consultant |
| Keith Barrows | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ilene Pickus | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Nalla Black | ... | driver: cast |
| Robert Brubaker | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Cassandra Barbour | ... | rights and clearances |
| Jackie Bazan | ... | publicist |
| Cassandra Butcher | ... | publicity consultant / unit publicist |
| Betty Chin | ... | production coordinator |
| Troy Craig Poon | ... | acquisitions executive |
| Tyra Dixon | ... | assistant to Ms. Allain |
| Tyrone D. Dixon | ... | assistant: Ms. Allain |
| Bennett Fidlow | ... | production legal |
| Aquil Fudge | ... | accountant |
| Ellen Gannon | ... | production supervisor |
| Erin Hagee | ... | assistant: Mr. Brewer |
| Sueann Han | ... | production secretary |
| Steven Hines | ... | production assistant |
| Carla Michelle Johnson | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Michelle Lesley Johnson | ... | assistant to producers (as Michelle L. Johnson) |
| Sims Lawson | ... | production assistant |
| DeAara L. Lewis | ... | intern |
| Christopher A. Malone | ... | set production assistant |
| Joe Matukewicz | ... | studio executive (as Joseph Matukewicz) |
| Kevin B. May | ... | locations HVAC tech |
| Khanya Mkhize | ... | adr loop group |
| Erik Proveaux | ... | caterer |
| Michael Rapaport | ... | business manager |
| Maya Robinson | ... | intern |
| Shaun Sanghani | ... | set production assistant |
| Laura Sevier | ... | rights & clearances |
| Mark Van Horne | ... | laboratory liaison |
| Ivana Chubbuck | ... | acting coach: Terence Howard (uncredited) |
| Corey Wilburn | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| David Dinerstein | ... | special thanks |
| Jennifer Kuwabara | ... | special thanks |
| Nathan Lux | ... | thanks |
| Sam Phillips | ... | dedicatee |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Classics (2005) (United States) (theatrical)
- MTV Films (2005) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2005) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2005) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2005) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2005) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2006) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2006) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (Finland) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- United International Pictures (2006) (Argentina)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Net5 (2011) (Netherlands) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ardent Studios (score recorded at)
- Atlantic Records (soundtrack released by)
- Badabing Badaboom Productions (foley)
- Danetracks (sound design & editorial)
- Danetracks (sound post-production)
- Electraphonic Recording (score recorded at)
- Entertainment Clearances (rights and clearances)
- Eyes of Mohr Ltd. (grip equipment)
- FotoKem (color)
- FotoKem (digital intermediate)
- Jeremy Walker + Associates (publicity)
- Music Resources (music clearances)
- Panavision (camera and lenses)
- Panavision (camera equipment)
- Paskal Lighting (lighting equipment)
- Sonora Recorders (score mixed at)
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
- Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission (special thanks)
- The Wilshire Stages (adr recorded at)
- Tomkats Catering (catering)
- Widget Post Production (temp print master)
- Wildfire Studios (adr recording facility)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention. Written by IMDb Editors |
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| Taglines | Everybody gotta have a dream. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $8,017,808, 24 Jul 2005 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | To prepare for his role, Terrence Howard interviewed 123 pimps and 78 prostitutes over two-and-a-half years. He lived with four different pimps, including a month-long stint in a Memphis brothel. See more » |
| Goofs | Toward the end of the scene in which Djay is arrested, the padding used to make Shug appear pregnant is visible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Whoop That Trick See more » |
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Key:
There are two types of people: those that talk the talk and those that walk the walk. People who walk the walk sometimes talk the talk but most times they don't talk at all, 'cause they walkin'. Now, people who talk the talk, when it comes time for them to walk the walk, you know what they do? They talk people like me into walkin' for them. See more » |