Death of a Dynasty (2003)

A young journalist, David Katz, who writes for a hip-hop magazine called "Mic Check", starts following a music mogul around as part of a story and over time incorrectly starts to think he ... See full summary »

Director:

Damon Dash

Writer:

Adam Moreno

Stars:

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Capone Lee, Loon

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ebon Moss-Bachrach	...	Dave Katz
Capone Lee	...	Damon Dash (as Capone)
Loon	...	Turk
Robert Stapleton	...	Jay-Z / Bootlegger 1 / Hot Boy 1 / Dre / A1 / Gay Guy
Rashida Jones	...	Layna Hudson
Stephanie Raye	...	Monica (as Stephanie Ray)
Damon Dash	...	Harlem
Charlene	...	Miss Jones
Chloë Sevigny	...	Sexy Woman No. 1
Kari Wuhrer	...	Sexy Woman No. 2
Jamie-Lynn Sigler	...	Sexy Woman No. 3 (as Jamie-Lynn DiScala)
Beanie Sigel	...	Charles 'Sandman' Patterson / Himself
Adam Moreno	...	A&R Guy / Hipster / Lew Chaplin (as Mr. Blue)
Sale Johnson	...	Enchante R&B Singer No. 1
Lorraine Bracco	...	Enchante R&B Singer No. 2

Storyline

A young journalist, David Katz, who writes for a hip-hop magazine called "Mic Check", starts following a music mogul around as part of a story and over time incorrectly starts to think he is part of that world, which leads to him writing an article for a gossip newspaper that starts a rivalry between the producer and his most famous rapper.

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Plot Keywords:

hip hop | rap

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Taglines:

You heard the rumors

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Genres:

Musical | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, some drug and sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

TLA Releasing [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 July 2007 (Japan)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$28,107 (USA) (29 April 2005)

Gross:

$41,382 (USA) (24 June 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dash Films, Entertainment Funding Group, Intrinsic Value Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Pure Garbage

This was a total waste of film, time, resources, and ... well, never mind, there WAS no talent.

I don't know what this was trying for, except perhaps a rap musical, but it didn't work! This was a totally disgusting display of a serious lack of talent, direction, and vision. It was worse than boring. It was horrid! There IS no dialog, no enjoyment, no point to this "work." Absolutely wretched, and completely disgusting display of new money, no class, and a total lack of taste.

I want my ninety minutes back! *wretches* This bull snot doesn't rate a rating.

the Fiend :.