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Idlewild (2006)

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User Rating: 5.8/10 (2,382 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Bryan Barber
Writer (WGA):
Bryan Barber (written by)
Release Date:
25 August 2006 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Musical | Romance more
Plot:
A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster... more | add synopsis
Awards:
5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
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User Comments:
It's Chicago meets Cabaret more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)
André Benjamin ... Percival

Big Boi ... Rooster (as Antwan A. Patton)

Paula Patton ... Angel

Terrence Howard ... Trumpy

Faizon Love ... Ace

Malinda Williams ... Zora

Cicely Tyson ... Mother Hopkins

Macy Gray ... Taffy

Ben Vereen ... Percy Senior

Paula Jai Parker ... Rose
Bobb'e J. Thompson ... Young Rooster
Patti LaBelle ... The Real Angel Davenport

Ving Rhames ... Spats

Jackie Long ... Monk

Oscar Dillon ... Bobo
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
My Life in Idlewild (USA) (working title)
Speakerboxxx (USA) (working title)
Untitled OutKast Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, sexuality, nudity and language.
Runtime:
121 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
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Company:
Forensic Films more

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Trivia:
The working title of the film was Speakerboxxx, named after Outkast's 2003 album. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the first big song sung by Rooster, the camera is on Percival playing the piano. A few seconds later, Rooster is seen dancing around the stage, but there is no one at the piano. more
Quotes:
GW: At the end of the day Wilbur you ain't nothing but a thief more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "HBO First Look: Idlewild (#13.13)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Slum Swing more

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28 out of 42 people found the following comment useful:-
It's Chicago meets Cabaret, 23 August 2006
9/10
Author: raya165 from United States

This movie is one of the best musical films I had ever seen. This film makes you wanna see this film over and over and over again. It dosen't matter if you hate Outkast, this film will make you love them and their music they play. Byran Barber's directing of the idea he chose this picture is excellent and even though he's a music video director, he still makes it a great film. If you want to see this film with your kids, then it's better if you make sure that they will be mature about nudity.

This film is a beautifully made film and I believe that this film should at least win an Oscar for their main song by Outkast, I don't know the name, but it has a catchy tune. GREAT FILM 10/10

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