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, John Bautista and Darin Scott
Performed by Rusty Cundieff, Mark Christopher Lawrence and Larry B. Scott
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Released 21 years before the movie Straight Outta Compton (2015), which was a movie about gangsta hip-hop and details the story of N.W.A., the group that was parodied in this film. 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
Guerrillas in the MidstWritten by Rusty Cundieff, John Bautista and Darin Scott
Performed by Rusty Cundieff, Mark Christopher Lawrence and Larry B. Scott
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This is a really funny film, especially the second, third and fourth time you watch it. It's a pretty short film, and i definitely recommend watching it more than once, you will 'get it' more the second time.
It's like spinal tap but the rap version. It has a lot of attitude in it which can be a negative thing in rap influenced films, but it's just a total p**s take and isn't a problem because of the irony it creates.
Plenty of stand-out bits, one of those types of films which you will find yourself quoting lines with your mates, and it WILL raise laughter.
My personal favourite part is the 'guerrillas in the midst' section. Great video, superb!