The Best Man (1999)

Harper's autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he's best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come ... See full summary »

Director:

Malcolm D. Lee

Writer:

Malcolm D. Lee

Stars:

Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut

7 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Taye Diggs	...	Harper Stewart
Nia Long	...	Jordan Armstrong
Morris Chestnut	...	Lance Sullivan
Harold Perrineau	...	Julian Murch
Terrence Howard	...	Quentin
Sanaa Lathan	...	Robin
Monica Calhoun	...	Mia Morgan
Melissa De Sousa	...	Shelby
Victoria Dillard	...	Anita
Regina Hall	...	Candy
Jim Moody	...	Uncle Skeeter
Jarrod Bunch	...	Wayne
Stu 'Large' Riley	...	Fandango
Liris Crosse	...	Stripper
Lady Madonna	...	Stripper

Storyline

Harper's autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he's best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come for the wedding) to hang out with Lance and other friends, including Jordan, his former almost-lover, now in media and privy to an advance copy of the book. The men discuss women, never facing their own double standard; Jordan wants to try again with Harper, at least for one night; and Harper fears that Lance will read his book and learn that the bride-to-be slept with him once to avenge Lance's many affairs. Can Harper mature before Lance kills him, Jordan seduces him, and he loses Robin?

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Plot Keywords:

friendship | friendship between men | romantic resolution | african american | brooklyn bridge | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Universal Universal (alternate)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amigos Indiscretos

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£51,860 (UK) (30 June 2000)

Gross:

£106,418 (UK) (7 July 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the scene when Jordan says she want to sleep with Harper the scene after her kissing him shows her walking up to him kissing him again.

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Quotes

Jordan Armstrong: You are a family man. The press loves you. They're gonna be dying to see this!
Lance Sullivan: No, Jordan. This is not a media event. This is our wedding day. Can you understand that?
Jordan Armstrong: It's one camera...
Lance Sullivan: [frustrated] Jordan!
Jordan Armstrong: One!
Lance Sullivan: Jordan, some things are just sacred, like between a man and a woman? Oh, I'm sorry. You wouldn't know anything about that, now would you?

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Connections

Followed by The Best Man Holiday (2013)

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Soundtracks

"Shit, Damn, Motherfucka"
Written & Performed by D'Angelo

User Reviews

Malcolm D Lee's great start

The Best Man was one of my favorite films of 1999. The ensemble cast which includes Taye Diggs and the very sexy Nia Long are all good. The film reminds me of a urban The Big Chill which is cool. Morris Chestnut also makes a good return to film in this heartwarming film. I can't wait to see again and again.