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Hustle & Flow (2005)

R  116 min  -  Crime | Drama | Music   -  22 July 2005 (USA)
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With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Director:

Craig Brewer

Writer:

Craig Brewer
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Terrence Howard ...
Anthony Anderson ...
Key
Taryn Manning ...
Taraji P. Henson ...
DJ Qualls ...
Shelby (as D.J. Qualls)
Ludacris ...
Paula Jai Parker ...
Elise Neal ...
Isaac Hayes ...
Jordan Houston ...
Tigga (as Juicy J)
William Engram William Engram ...
Slobs (as William 'Poon' Engram)
Bobby Sandimanie Bobby Sandimanie ...
Yellow Jacket (as Bobby 'I-20' Sandimanie)
Haystak Haystak ...
Mickey
Claude Phillips ...
Harold
Josey Scott ...
Elroy
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Storyline

Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention. Written by IMDb Editors  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Hip Hop | Friend | Baby | Pimp | Stripper  | See more »

Taglines:

Everybody gotta have a dream. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Music | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sex and drug content, pervasive language and some violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Hustle & flow - Il colore della musica See more »

Filming Locations:

Memphis, Tennessee, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,017,808 (USA) (24 July 2005) (1013 Screens)

Gross:

$22,201,636 (USA) (20 November 2005)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The film was financed by John Singleton. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the room when DJay first plays his keyboard, the dirt pattern on the door behind him changes drastically when the scene changes. See more »

Quotes

DJay: You in charge. Say it.
Nola: I'm in charge.
DJay: Say it like you mean it.
Nola: [after a pause] I'm in charge.
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Connections

Spoofed in Scary Movie 4 (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Choose You"
Written & Performed by Willie Hutch
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »