Synopsis
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Key facts
Cast
Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson, DJ Qualls, Ludacris, Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal
Original language
English
First release
July 22, 2005 (United States)
Production companies
MTV Films, Paramount Vantage
Awards
Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic
Setting
Tennessee
Crew
Screenplay
Craig Brewer
Producer
John Singleton, Stephanie Allain
Cinematography
Amy Vincent
Editing
Billy Fox
Music
Scott Bomar
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | July 22, 2005 |
| Streaming | Ireland | November 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 17, 2005 |
| Theatrical | France | December 7, 2005 |
| Streaming | Japan | August 12, 2006 |
| Streaming | Hungary | September 12, 2006 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Full credits
| Director | Craig Brewer |
| Cast | Terrence Howard (Djay), Anthony Anderson (Key), Taryn Manning (Nola), Taraji P. Henson (Shug), DJ Qualls (Shelby), Ludacris (Skinny Black), Paula Jai Parker (Lexus), Elise Neal (Yevette), Isaac Hayes (Arnel), Juicy J (Tigga), William Engram (Slobs), Bobby Sandimanie (Yellow Jacket), Haystak (Mickey), Claude Phillips (Harold), Josey Scott (Elroy), John Still (Shop Owner), Jay Munn (Prison Guard), Michael Hooks Jr. (Block Manager), Jerome Toles (Police Officer), DJ Paul (R.L.), Al Kapone (Kateezy), Jennifer Bynum Green (Choir Lead Singer), Kelvin Birrus (Choir Singer #1), Tiran D. Boyland (Choir Singer #2), H. Renee Cogar (Choir Singer #3), Brandon Seiferth (Choir Singer #4), Deborah Manning Thomas (Choir Singer #5), Terrence Brown (Piano Player), T.C. Sharpe (Arnel's Drunk), Lindsey Roberts (Harper), Free Sol (Bathroom Kid), Clarence Mabon (Police Officer #2), Mark Goodfellow (Pawn Shop Owner), Latasha Texas (Stripper #1), Tracy Davis (Stripper #2), Erica Miller (God Bless America Girl), Helen Bowman (Defendant), Josh Driver (Bar Tender (uncredited)), Dennis Phillippi (Self (voice) (uncredited)), Jeff Pope (Trick (uncredited)), Kenon Walker (Crystal Palace Party Attendant (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Craig Brewer |
| Producer | John Singleton, Stephanie Allain |
| Executive producer | Dwight Williams |
| Cinematography | Amy Vincent |
| Editing | Billy Fox |
| Music | Scott Bomar |
| Production design | Keith Brian Burns |
| Sound | Brian W. Jennings |
| Costumes | Paul A. Simmons Jr. |
Additional data: TMDB.
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