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CB4

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
9.6K
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Chris Rock in CB4 (1993)
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A guy makes a documentary of the rap band CB4 by following them. CB4 got popular by stealing Gusto's name, background and image. He wants them dead.A guy makes a documentary of the rap band CB4 by following them. CB4 got popular by stealing Gusto's name, background and image. He wants them dead.A guy makes a documentary of the rap band CB4 by following them. CB4 got popular by stealing Gusto's name, background and image. He wants them dead.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
9.6K
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  • Director
    • Tamra Davis
  • Writers
    • Chris Rock(story)
    • Nelson George(story)
    • Robert LoCash(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chris Rock
    • Allen Payne
    • Deezer D
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tamra Davis
  • Writers
    • Chris Rock(story)
    • Nelson George(story)
    • Robert LoCash(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chris Rock
    • Allen Payne
    • Deezer D
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
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    • Videos1

    CB4: The Movie
    Trailer 2:31
    CB4: The Movie

    Photos31

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    Charlie Murphy in CB4 (1993)
    Deezer D in CB4 (1993)
    Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D, and Chris Elliott in CB4 (1993)
    Tamra Davis in CB4 (1993)
    Allen Payne in CB4 (1993)
    Chris Rock and Rachel True in CB4 (1993)
    Chris Rock in CB4 (1993)
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    Top cast

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    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    • Albertas Albert…
    Allen Payne
    Allen Payne
    • Euripidesas Euripides…
    Deezer D
    Deezer D
    • Otisas Otis…
    Chris Elliott
    Chris Elliott
    • A. Whiteas A. White
    Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman
    • Virgil Robinsonas Virgil Robinson
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Gustoas Gusto
    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • Sissyas Sissy
    Art Evans
    Art Evans
    • Albert Sr.as Albert Sr.
    • (as Arthur Evans)
    Theresa Randle
    Theresa Randle
    • Eveas Eve
    Willard E. Pugh
    Willard E. Pugh
    • Trustusas Trustus
    Ty Granderson Jones
    Ty Granderson Jones
    • 40 Dogas 40 Dog
    • (as Tyrone Granderson Jones)
    Rachel True
    Rachel True
    • Dalihaas Daliha
    Victor Wilson
    • Lt. Davenportas Lt. Davenport
    Richard Gant
    Richard Gant
    • Baa Baa Ackas Baa Baa Ack
    J.D. Daniels
    • Benas Ben
    Stoney Jackson
    Stoney Jackson
    • Wacky Deeas Wacky Dee
    Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes
    • Owneras Owner
    LaWanda Page
    LaWanda Page
    • Grandmaas Grandma
    • (as La Wanda Page)
    • Director
      • Tamra Davis
    • Writers
      • Chris Rock(story) (screenplay)
      • Nelson George(story) (screenplay)
      • Robert LoCash(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A "rapumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't apear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star... —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
    • singing
    • satirical
    • parody
    • mockumentary comedy
    • phone sex
    • 17 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Sex, Rhymes and keepin' it real.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Music
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong language, and for sexuality and drug content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Charlie Murphy, who plays Gusto and is Eddie Murphy's older brother, told stories of his misadventures as a part of Eddie's entourage while on the set of this film. Those stories, which featured encounters with Prince and Rick James, would later be featured on Chappelle's Show as Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories. Chris Rock revealed this in an interview years after Chappelle's Show ended and said he wished he had thought of the idea.
    • Goofs
      Rachel True (Albert's girlfriend) calls him Arthur instead of Albert on the stairs of the scene at his mother's house.
    • Quotes

      Trustus: Do you cuss on your records?

      Albert: Yeah.

      Trustus: Do you defile women with your lyrics?

      Albert: Yeah.

      Trustus: Do you fondle your genitalia on stage?

      Albert: Whenever possible.

      Trustus: Do you glorify violence or advocate the use of guns as a way of solving a simple dispute?

      CB4: [pull out guns]

      Trustus: Ok! Ok! Final question. Do you guys respect anything at all?

      CB4: Not a goddamn thing.

      Trustus: You got a deal.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits Chris Rock is shown playing Cheap Pete who asks a newspaper vendor how much a newspaper costs. When he finds out it's too expensive he asks to pay 15 cents and for the vendor to read him the good news.
    • Alternate versions
      FX Network TV version includes one additional scene showing the real M.C. Gusto breaking out of jail; in this scene you see M.C. Gusto and a white inmate in a golf course and the white guy says dumb comments and subsequently gets knocked out.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Point of No Return/CB4/Fire in the Sky/Barbarians at the Gate/Il Lardo Di Bambini (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      The Show
      Written by Doug E. Fresh (as Douglas Davis) and Slick Rick (as Ricky Walters)
      Performed by Doug E. Fresh and The Get Fresh Crew
      Courtesy of Danya Records, Ltd.

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    Oldskool at its best.
    This movie is a classic. I had wanted to see it when I was younger, but of course I wasn't allowed to. I saw this a few months ago and it was even better now. This is one of Chris Rock's best performances, he nails the role of a rapper perfectly (not to mention his costume...). The movie was one of the first to feature parody raps and they are great, considering this film was Pre-Insane Clown Posse and the like. "Sweat from my balls" still makes me laugh every time I hear it.

    Some might say this does not transfer to the new rap school, but It definitely does. If you were once a fan of oldschool rap or are still a fan of rap, this movie is definitely worth checking out.
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    • nailed-3
    • Jan 2, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • СиБи 4: Четвертый подряд
    • Filming locations
      • Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,953,778
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,122,450
      • Mar 14, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,953,778
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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