Ric and Natalie are a happy young couple headed towards marriage. When Natalie finds her trusted mate in the company of last night's entertainment, the relationship abruptly ends leaving them to travel separate roads to self-discovery.
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Cast
| Jade Jenise Dixon | ... |
Natalie
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| Sean Blakemore | ... |
Ric
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| Reginald Ballard | ... |
Butch
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| Phyllis Yvonne Stickney | ... |
Mrs. Jordan
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Tico Wells | ... |
Kirkland J. Ellis, III
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Cory Tyler | ... |
Pierre
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Jemmerio Is Jemmerio | ... |
Fats
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Montana Taylor | ... |
Denver
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Troy Medley | ... |
Mobe
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| Sahr Ngaujah | ... |
Clay
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Tracy Johnson | ... |
Tiny
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T'Resay Drape-Jones | ... |
Sabrina
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Angel Glaspie | ... |
Cashier
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Bernard Holyfield | ... |
Quincy
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| Hattie Lemon | ... |
Marilyn
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| Kenny Leon | ... |
Mayor Jordan
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Malcolm | ... |
Spencer
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| Janora McDuffie | ... |
Keli
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Aimee Palance | ... |
Mia
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| Crystal Porter Bazemore | ... |
Marcie
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| Xavier Rivers | ... |
Curator
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Melissa Williamson | ... |
Checker
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| Tracie Wright | ... |
Gina
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Directed by
| Ray Culpepper | ||
Written by
| Brian D. Poe | ... | () (as Drayton X. Jamison) |
Produced by
| Marvin Arrington Jr. | ... | co-executive producer |
| Eric Croone | ... | executive producer |
| Ray Culpepper | ... | producer |
| Jade Jenise Dixon | ... | associate producer (as Jade Dixon) |
| Kirby Roy Freeman | ... | line producer |
| Brian D. Poe | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Matthew MacCarthy | ||
Editorial Department
| Jim Finn | ... | negative cutter |
| Richard Haylock | ... | digital intermediate technician |
| Matt Woo | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Casting By
| Jade Jenise Dixon | ... | (as Jenise Dixon) |
| Mark Fourte | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Yusuf Muhammad | ... | assistant director |
| Troy Riff Taylor | ... | second assistant director (as Bigg Riff) |
Sound Department
| John Bailey | ... | senior sound editor |
| Pat Cooksey | ... | sound mixer |
| Greg Crawford | ... | re-recording mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jeffrey Chin | ... | best boy electric (as Jeff Chin) |
| Stephen Crocker | ... | assistant camera |
| Tripp Norton | ... | gaffer |
| Jacob Ross | ... | key grip |
| Mike Simmasouk | ... | best boy grip |
Casting Department
| Mark Fourte | ... | casting associate |
Production Companies
- A-Town Filmworks Inc. (in association with)
- Big Ain't Bad Productions LLC
- Stepping Stone Productions
- Swats Films (in conjuction with)
Distributors
- Urban Works Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Urbanworks LLC (2005) (United States) (video)
- Ventura (2005) (United States) (video)
- Big Ain't Bad Productions LLC
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Crawford Media Services (sound re-recording mixer)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this romantic comedy that redefines the measure of love, Ric (Sean Blakemore) and Natalie (Jade Jenise Dixon) are a happy young couple headed towards marriage after a brief courtship. When Natalie makes an early return home from a business trip and finds her trusted mate in the company of last night's entertainment, the relationship abruptly ends leaving them to travel separate roads to self-discovery. Amidst a series of romantic twists and comedic turns 'Big Ain't Bad' challenges us to study the superficial elements against which we measure love and value. |
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| Taglines | Lessons in love come with a price See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $250,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,505, 25 Apr 2004 |