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User Rating:
7.8/10   147 votes
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Director:
Craig Brewer
Writer:
Craig Brewer (writer)
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Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A Memphis car thief falls in love with one of his victims, an attractive cellist. | add synopsis
Awards:
5 wins more
User Comments:
Cool movie, especially if you're from Memphis more (13 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Eric Tate ... Eli Foote
Lindsey Roberts ... Harper
Lake Latimer ... Amanda
John Still ... Mr. Coles
Keenon Nikita ... Archie
Dennis Phillippi ... Bobo
T.C. Sharpe ... Cowboy Urles
Jay Munn ... Preacher
Wanda Wilson ... Miss Wanda
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Karl Chambless ... Beale Street Tourist
Lazarus Hawk ... Dealer
Larry Moore
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Additional Details

Runtime:
118 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Filming Locations:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hustle & Flow (2005) more

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Cool movie, especially if you're from Memphis, 1 October 2000
8/10
Author: YohanJ from Memphis, TN

The Poor and Hungry is an excellent film, especially if you live in or are familiar with Memphis. The ending is a little silly, but otherwise the movie is both funny and heartwrenching. It's also a incredibly insightful look at the unique culture of Memphis, touching on the city's poverty, race issues and seediness while at the same time showing the filmmaker's genuine love for a town like no other. For Memphians, it's a must-see; for everyone else, it's still worth the price of a ticket.

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