Pootie Tang (2001)

Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make ... See full summary »

Director:

Louis C.K.

Writer:

Louis C.K.

Stars:

Lance Crouther, J.B. Smoove, Jennifer Coolidge

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lance Crouther	...	Pootie Tang
J.B. Smoove	...	Trucky
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Ireenie
Reg E. Cathey	...	Dirty Dee
Robert Vaughn	...	Dick Lecter
Wanda Sykes	...	Biggie Shorty
Chris Rock	...	JB / Radio DJ / Pootie's Father
Mario Joyner	...	Lacey
Cathy Trien	...	Stacy
Dave Attell	...	Frank
Laura Kightlinger	...	Anchor Woman
Christopher Wynkoop	...	Sheriff
Rick Shapiro	...	Shakey
Qiana Drew	...	Singing Lady
Lorria Richards	...	Singing Lady

Storyline

Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young black children of America, supatime.

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Plot Keywords:

corporation | evil corporation | fast food | restaurant | malt liquor | 

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Taglines:

Too cool for words

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Adventure | Action

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related material, language and drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 June 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pootie Tang in Sine Your Pitty on the Runny Kine

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,506,233 (USA) (29 June 2001)

Gross:

$3,293,258 (USA) (27 July 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

3 Art Entertainment, Alphaville Films, HBO Downtown Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

George Folsey Jr. also edited a cut of the film.

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Goofs

When Pootie Tang rises from kneeling in front of the corn in the field, knee pads are visible under his overalls.

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Quotes

Biggie Shorty: You think that just cuz a girl likes to dress fancy and stand on the corner next to some whores, that she's hookin?

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Connections

References Batman (1966)

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Soundtracks

"Comin Up On Somp'n"
by E-40 & Suga-T (as Tenina Stevens)
Performed by E-40 & Suga-T
Courtesy of Jive Records

User Reviews

"Tang" needs a second look here...

I'm more into classic drama and the epic scene, but when I do get into a comedy it has to be absolutely senseless. I don't want to see any formulaic structure from the drama side of things crossing over - which a lot of Holly-comedies have - it has to take on its own form and the Chris Rock produced "Tang" does that. The cheese fact is a perfect 10 on the scale and the creative powers that be told this story with precision. I believe this will be a cult classic, not to mention it far out played "Undercover Brother" which was released on a healthier production and marketing budget that same year. Chris Rock should be proud of his producer role and Lance Crouther was the funniest black-man stereotype I've ever seen. Finally, I remember going to a Blockbuster a few years back with some friends to buy the DVD, it was such a cult hit that some kid had stole the disk and left the DVD jacket on the for sale shelf... That says something. True stupidity is an acquired taste which only few can actually understand. And I would bet a few Franks that comedic geniuses are serious people 90 percent of the time. But when they let loose, look out.