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Pootie Tang (2001)

PG_13 81 min  -  Comedy | Musical | Adventure  -   29 June 2001 (USA)
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Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America... See full summary »

Director:

Louis C.K.

Writer:

Louis C.K.
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Cast

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

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Taglines:

Too cool for words

Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Adventure | Action

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related material, language and drug content See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Pootie Tang - supersankari See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,506,233 (USA) (1 July 2001) (712 Screens)

Gross:

$3,293,258 (USA) (29 July 2001)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Patrice O'Neal auditioned for a role. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Pootie breaks up the drug meet between Dirty Dee and Bad Bitty, he goes from in front of his Corvette, to Bad Bitty's black sedan, and back to his Corvette in consecutive shots. See more »

Quotes

J.B.: Pootie Tang will draw you a picture of how he gonna kick your ass, then mail it to you ten days in advance. The picture gets there right? You're goin', "What the hell is this?" and then Pootie Tang knocks on your door, Promptly kicks your ass and you still won't know what happened to you!
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Soundtracks

"Make 'em Say Ugh #2"
by Master P (as Percy Miller), Silkk Tha Shocker (as Vyshon Miller), Mia X (as Mia Young),
Richard Jones, Craig Lawson & Snoop Dogg (as Calvin Broadus)
Performed by Master P
Courtesy of No Limit/Priority Records
Contains samples from "Funk Box"
by Craig Derry, Edward Fletcher, Bernard McDonald, Dwain Mitchell, Sylvia Robinson & Douglas Wimbish See more »