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The Brothers (I) (2001)

R  106 min  -  Comedy | Drama   -  23 March 2001 (USA)
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Four friends begin to question women and relationships when one of them announces impending nuptials.

Director:

Gary Hardwick

Writer:

Gary Hardwick
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Morris Chestnut ...
Jackson Smith
D.L. Hughley ...
Derrick West
Bill Bellamy ...
Brian Palmer
Shemar Moore ...
Terry White
Gabrielle Union ...
Tatyana Ali ...
Cherie Smith
Jenifer Lewis ...
Louise Smith
Tamala Jones ...
Sheila West
Clifton Powell ...
Fred Smith
Susan Dalian ...
BeBe Fales
Marla Gibbs ...
Mary West
Julie Benz ...
Vanessa Bell Calloway Vanessa Bell Calloway ...
Dr. Thelma Woolridge
Angelle Brooks ...
Judge Carla Williams
Kimberly Scott ...
Redena's Mom
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Storyline

"The Brothers" traces the journey of four African-American men as they take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most terrifying prospects honesty and commitment. Smart, successful and sexy, Jackson Smith, Brian Palmer, Derrick West and Terry White are "The Brothers" lifelong friends banded together to weather love's innate terrors and occasional triumphs in this brazenly comic yet painfully true exploration of the battle between the sexes. Amidst the career track, basketball and bar hopping, "The Brothers" love women, as many as possible, but shocking revelation tests the foursome's friendship and changes their dating habits forever. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Friend | African American | Friendship | Basketball | Hip Hop  | See more »

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language See all certifications »
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Details

Official Sites:

Columbia TriStar | Sony / Screen Gems | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Lemmen pelimiehet See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,302,846 (USA) (25 March 2001) (1378 Screens)

Gross:

$27,457,409 (USA) (3 June 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Fred Smith: You know, they say talent skips a generation.
Jackson Smith: [smiles] I'll remember that.
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Connections

References Amistad (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"I'm Through"
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