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I Got the Hook Up

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
2.5K
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Master P and Anthony Johnson in I Got the Hook Up (1998)
Two small time scam artists, Black and Blue, sell boom boxes and broken TVs from their van at the parking lot. When, by mistake, a shipment of cellular phones gets to them, it doesn't take long before FBI and gangsters are after them.
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Two small-time scam artists, Black and Blue, sell boomboxes and broken TVs from their van in a parking lot. When a shipment of cellular phones comes to them by mistake, they soon find themse... Read allTwo small-time scam artists, Black and Blue, sell boomboxes and broken TVs from their van in a parking lot. When a shipment of cellular phones comes to them by mistake, they soon find themselves targeted by the FBI and gangsters.Two small-time scam artists, Black and Blue, sell boomboxes and broken TVs from their van in a parking lot. When a shipment of cellular phones comes to them by mistake, they soon find themselves targeted by the FBI and gangsters.

  • Director
    • Michael Martin
  • Writers
    • Master P
    • Leroy Douglas
    • Carrie Mungo
  • Stars
    • Master P
    • Anthony Johnson
    • Gretchen Palmer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Martin
    • Writers
      • Master P
      • Leroy Douglas
      • Carrie Mungo
    • Stars
      • Master P
      • Anthony Johnson
      • Gretchen Palmer
    • 42User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Master P
    Master P
    • Black
    Anthony Johnson
    Anthony Johnson
    • Blue
    • (as A.J. Johnson)
    Gretchen Palmer
    • Sweet Lorraine
    Frantz Turner
    Frantz Turner
    • Dalton
    Richard Keats
    Richard Keats
    • Jim Brady
    Joe Estevez
    Joe Estevez
    • Lamar Hunt
    William Frederick Knight
    William Frederick Knight
    • Agent In Charge
    • (as William Knight)
    Anthony Boswell
    • Little Brother
    Mack Morris
    • Andrew
    Mia X
    • Lola Mae
    Tom Lister Jr.
    Tom Lister Jr.
    • T-Lay
    • (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister. Jr.)
    C-Murder
    • T-Lay Boy #1
    • (as Corey Miller)
    Cory 'Zooman' Miller
    Cory 'Zooman' Miller
    • T-Lay Boy #1
    • (as Corey Miller)
    Edward Smith
    • T-Lay Boy #2
    Mystikal
    Mystikal
    • T-Lay Boy #3
    • (as Michael L. Taylor)
    Pablo Marz
    Pablo Marz
    • Hispanic Man
    Tangie Ambrose
    Tangie Ambrose
    • Nasty Mouth Carla
    Harrison White
    Harrison White
    • Tootsie Pop
    • Director
      • Michael Martin
    • Writers
      • Master P
      • Leroy Douglas
      • Carrie Mungo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews42

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    gonzorifficfilms

    I love this movie. And no, I'm not Master P's cousin.

    I've seen more than my share of bad movies. I've seen my share, your share, probably your dad's share too. And the lady who delivers your mail Monday through Friday, the one who sometimes waves to you when you're out waiting for your dog to take a shizer, I've definitely seen her share. I went to see Master P's "I Got The Hook Up" in 1998 after reading a review in the arts section of the local newspaper, a review not unlike the negative ones here on IMDb. It declared "Hook Up" to be the absolute worst film the critic had ever seen, and set about quoting some of the supposedly awful lines from the movie. It was upon reading these quotes that I decided I had to go see this flick immediately. If you laughed at "Friday", there's absolutely no reason you won't laugh at "I Got The Hook Up". It's cut from the same cloth and features a few of the same key cast members as well. The cinematography and overall look of the film are surprisingly impressive as well (the production value is actually better than "Friday"). But the greatest part of this film is the dialog and characters. At times, it almost feels like they cast hilarious people and just let them say whatever they wanted. The fact IMDb didn't have ANY "memorable quotes" listed for this movie tells me it is truly under-appreciated. I added several of my favorite lines in hopes that some of you guys might laugh and check out this film.
    Kilamofo

    Can I curse? If I can then 'This is very bad!!!

    This is the worst film I have ever SEEN!!! It was SO bad, that every film I've seen since, I have simply loved, thus this film has ruined me from EVER giving another objective review of any film! In the user voting section I have noticed that 40 users gave this film a 10! a TEN! I didn't know Master P's had bought PC's and Internet access for his family! My GOD!!! I'm comin' to you 'Lizabeth! I have nothing else to say.
    fallen-5

    I Don't Believe I Actually Rented This!

    I rented this movie on Saturday night out of sheer desperation. Blockbuster was crowded and every movie I wanted to watch was out. 'I Got The Hook Up' was just about the only movie left on the shelf. It was right beside the new releases and the write-up on the box looked pretty funny. Having now seen the movie with my husband, I have to say that it would NOT rate in my Top 100. It was quite funny in places, particularly the car chase towards the end of the movie when Black is trying to drive a car with the hood stuck up in the air and Blue is out there on the bonnet trying to shut it. But basically the movie was pretty plotless and pointless and not as funny as I had expected it to be. To be fair, although the language was crude and there was a bit of nudity, any sex was more hinted at than displayed, which makes a nice change after Channel 5. But if you are looking to rent a movie, I wouldn't recommend this unless you are big time into Rap Music. We certainly had a bit of a hard time trying to make out what the characters were saying half the time!!
    krank-3

    i got the hook up is bout it bout it!

    i got the hook up is a pretty down movie. Master P could have played a better role like a mob boss instead of a little street hustler. it wasn't as good as his last movie's Da Last Don and I'm Bout IT. personally i thought the movie was good. i give it a 7.0/10
    Brian Blueskye

    What was the point ?

    At first, the movie starts off pretty funny, with Mia X running a credit office out of a burned out car. But what really makes it go down hill is it's drift off the original topic. Yes, there is a plot, and they drift off subject with it.

    The movie is pretty funny, and I do think it deserves a spot in the Cult Classic section. But if you want to get confused, and try to figure out a point, this is the movie for you.

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    • Quotes

      Blue: Tell her I'll have on some gym socks and a backstage pass from a Kool Moe Dee concert.

      Blue: Tell her I'll be wearing cowboy boots with some click-clacks around my neck.

      Blue: Tell her I'll be butt naked with a belt on, and a beeper, and some Blu-Blockers.

      Blue: Tell her I'ma be butt naked with a 'Bout It radio sticker sign on my ass. And a gold necklace. And a class ring.

      Blue: Tell her I'ma be asshole naked with some handcuffs and a whip, and a hula skirt. And a saddle on my back. And a big-ass NFL hat on.

    • Crazy credits
      Outtakes play under the first half of the credits.
    • Connections
      Followed by I Got the Hook Up 2 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Hook It Up
      Performed by Master P, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Silkk the Shocker

      Produced by KLC & Craig B

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Dimension Films
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I Got the Hook-Up
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mastoff Films
      • No Limit Films
      • Priority Films (I)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,317,779
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,310,349
      • May 31, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,317,779
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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