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Overview
Plot:
Two tacky homegirls move to L.A. to become dancers; instead they scam a dying millionaire but eventually become B*A*P*S (Black American Princesses). full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
I'm glad at least some people respect this film! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Halle Berry | ... | Nisi | |
| Martin Landau | ... | Mr. Donald Blakemore | |
| Ian Richardson | ... | Manley | |
| Natalie Desselle | ... | Mickey | |
| Troy Beyer | ... | Tracy Shaw | |
| Luigi Amodeo | ... | Antonio | |
| Jonathan Fried | ... | Isaac | |
| Pierre Edwards | ... | Ali (as Pierre) | |
| Anthony Johnson | ... | James (as A.J. Johnson) | |
| Bernie Mac | ... | Mr. Johnson | |
| Darrel Heath | ... | Terrance | |
| Vince Cooke | ... | Z.Z. | |
| Faizon Love | ... | Tiger J | |
| Rudy Ray Moore | ... | Nate | |
| Darrow Igus | ... | Bartender |
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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
91 min | USA:92 min (Encore print)Country:
USAColor:
Color (DeLuxe)Certification:
Iceland:L | Germany:12 | Italy:T | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34665) | Singapore:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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Continuity: Toilet seat position in bathroom moreQuotes:
Nisi: You remember when we took those CPR classes?Mickey: Yeah - All the cute guys were in there.
Nisi: Didn't you learn anything?
Mickey: No... But I met James.
Nisi: Shh... we gonna check his heart to see if it's still beating... Go on. Check it.
Mickey: You check it.
Nisi: You check it.
Mickey: You check it...
Nisi: YOU CHECK IT! It's on yo side!
Mickey: [Mickey laid her head against Mr. B's neck to see if he was still alive] He's alive!
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Love Is Shining Down on Me moreFAQ
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I thought I was the only one who loved this film. It has everything! The groove, passion, soul food, a butler in a penguin suit, fashion, e.t.c. I'm so sad that this isn't on DVD, because I only buy DVD's. But this film is still one of my favorites. **** out of ****