A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Mark Christopher Lawrence | ... | Tone Def | |
| Larry B. Scott | ... | Tasty Taste | |
| Rusty Cundieff | ... | Ice Cold | |
| Kasi Lemmons | ... | Nina Blackburn | |
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Howie Gold | ... | Guy Friesch |
| G. Smokey Campbell | ... | Backstage Manager #1 | |
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Bobby Mardis | ... | Promoter #1 |
| Brad Sanders | ... | Promoter #2 | |
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Moon Jones | ... | Jam Boy |
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Tim Hutchinson | ... | Reggie Clay |
| Faizon Love | ... | Jam Boy (as Faizon) | |
| Deezer D | ... | Jam Boy | |
| Darin Scott | ... | Security Head | |
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Devin Kamin | ... | Vanilla Sherbet (as Devin Kamienny) |
| Jeff Burr | ... | Chicago Cop | |
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A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
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mockumentary | los angeles california | music industry | fake documentary | south central los angeles |Taglines:
It Ain't where ya from. It's where ya HAT At!Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive strong language, and for sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 June 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Trial of N.W.H. See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$999,999 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$15,191, 5 June 1994Gross USA:
$233,824Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$233,824Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Ultra StereoAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Written by Rusty Cundieff and John Bautista
Performed by Larry B. Scott
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The film was officially shot for $999,999.99, because ITC didn't want to budget it for an actual $1 million. See more »Goofs
An ITC logo sign is clearly visible to the left in the record company's office. See more »Crazy Credits
The movie continues alongside the credits. See more »Alternate Versions
Some videocassette versions begin with a music video, "Ice Froggy Frog". See more »Soundtracks
I'm Gonna Kick Yo Black AssWritten by Rusty Cundieff and John Bautista
Performed by Larry B. Scott
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