Political satire about an underground militant group that kidnaps African-Americans who have sold out their race. The story follows as the group led Curtis-Hall and Rhames kidnaps an advertising executive (La Salle) who has been providing...
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| Eriq La Salle | ... |
Bruford Jamison Jr
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| Vondie Curtis-Hall | ... |
Rocky Seavers
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| Ving Rhames | ... |
Garvey
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| Kasi Lemmons | ... |
June Vanderpool
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| Leonard L. Thomas | ... |
XB
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Nicole Powell | ... |
Lenora Jamison
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| Eric Payne | ... |
Stokely
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| Crystal Fox | ... |
Zora
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| Vanessa Williams | ... |
Mali
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| Michael Ralph | ... |
Trevor
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| Billy 'Sly' Williams | ... |
Huey
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| Kim Hawthorne | ... |
Harriet
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| Afemo Omilami | ... |
Berl (Flip) Mangum
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| Paula Kelly | ... |
Aunt Tilly
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Charles Brown | ... |
Uncle Otha
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| Iris Little Thomas | ... |
Desiree
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Tico Wells | ... |
Fat Money
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Ray Aranha | ... |
Bruford Jamison, Sr
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Fran Carter | ... |
Lucy Jamison
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| Charles Weldon | ... |
Uncle Omar
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| Roderick Garr | ... |
Stink
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| Paul Benjamin | ... |
Wellington Cosbie
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Donna Briscoe | ... |
Rosette
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| Charnele Brown | ... |
Kyra
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| Mark David Kennerly | ... |
Chris
(as Mark D. Kennerly)
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Dwania Kyles | ... |
Janet
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| Michael H. Moss | ... |
Griggs
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Bruce Taylor | ... |
Sweeney
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Arthur French | ... |
Vernon Dobbs
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Ernest Dixon | ... |
Councilman Jenkins
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Sharlene Ross | ... |
Aishala Ibo
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Jay McMillan | ... |
Rev. Beekins
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Maggie Rush | ... |
Detective Atkins
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Tim Hutchinson | ... |
Detective Johnson
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Ellis Williams | ... |
Frankman
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| Ed Wheeler | ... |
Counterman
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| William Allen Young | ... |
George Truelove
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John Lawhorn | ... |
Mack
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Marguerite Hannah | ... |
Bimbo
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Bill Griffith | ... |
Jenkins Cohart
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Michelle Benjamin Cooper | ... |
Trueloves Secretary
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John Jordan | ... |
Bubba
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Joe Bryant | ... |
Aishalas Boy
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Joanna Maddox | ... |
Interviewer
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Gloretta L. Wilson | ... |
Shantequa
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| Marilyn Sue Perry | ... |
Choirgirl
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Suzanne Jones | ... |
Countergirl
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Quincy Rene Dickerson | ... |
Mumbling Jack Girl
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Mark Batson | ... |
Mumbling Jack Rapper
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| Spike Lee | ... |
Self
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Directed by
| David C. Johnson | ... | (as D. Clark Johnson) |
Written by
| David Taylor | ... | (story) |
| David C. Johnson | ... | (screen story) & |
| Butch Robinson | ... | (screen story) |
| David C. Johnson | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Butch Robinson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Michael Bennett | ... | line producer |
| Spike Lee | ... | executive producer |
| Eric Payne | ... | associate producer |
| Butch Robinson | ... | producer |
| Kervin Simms | ... | associate producer |
| Shelby Stone | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Bearden | ... | (as Mike Bearden) |
Cinematography by
| Ken Kelsch | ||
Film Editing by
| Kevin Lee | ||
Editorial Department
| Jamal El-Amin | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Kristen M. Johnson | ... | assistant film editor |
| Noëlle Penraat | ... | negative cutter |
| Julia Smith | ... | apprentice film editor |
Casting By
| Jaki Brown | ||
| Kimberly Hardin | ... | (as Kim Hardin) |
Production Design by
| Ina Mayhew | ||
Art Direction by
| Paul Weathered | ||
Set Decoration by
| Judy Rhee | ||
Costume Design by
| Darlene Jackson | ||
Makeup Department
| Larry M. Cherry | ... | hair stylist |
| Harriette Landau | ... | key makeup artist |
| Charles Gregory Ross | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Buddy Enright | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas Coe | ... | second second assistant director |
| Karen Davis | ... | second assistant director |
| R.W. Dixon | ... | first assistant director |
| David Taylor | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Tim Barrett | ... | construction coordinator |
| Steven Blutstein | ... | lead man |
| Stacy Burroughs | ... | property assistant |
| William Butler | ... | property master |
| Warren Drummond | ... | storyboard artist |
| Scott Garner | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Lillis | ... | art department coordinator |
| Amy Martin | ... | assistant art department coordinator |
| Kristie Nesby | ... | property assistant |
| Vincent Priester | ... | property assistant |
| Duke Smith | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Abdul Malik Abbott | ... | additional sound mixer |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist / foley walker |
| Pam DeMetruis-Thomas | ... | adr editor (as Pam DeMetruis) |
| Bill Fibben | ... | boom operator |
| Eugene Gearty | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jeanne Gilliland | ... | boom operator |
| Stuart Levy | ... | foley supervisor |
| Todd Milner | ... | sound assistant |
| Glenfield Payne | ... | sound assistant |
| Mathew Price | ... | production sound mixer |
| Fred Rosenberg | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Greg Speed | ... | sound assistant |
| Philip Stockton | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Victor Townsend | ... | boom operator |
| Steven Visscher | ... | foley editor |
| Julie Wolffe | ... | sound assistant |
Stunts
| Jeff Gripper | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tony Arnaud | ... | grip |
| Louis 'Bolaji' Bailey | ... | grip |
| Denise Bailie | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bill Bennett | ... | electrician |
| Kip Bogdahn | ... | lighting technician |
| Lamont Crawford | ... | key grip |
| Stephen Crocker | ... | camera loader |
| Mandla Dube | ... | assistant camera |
| Christian Epps | ... | electrician |
| Paul Hamacher | ... | dolly grip |
| David Hammett | ... | lighting technician (as Dave Hammett) |
| Nathaniel Kendrick Jr. | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Ruth Leltman | ... | still photographer |
| Dennis A. Livesey | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jamie A. Marlowe | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jabez Maurer | ... | grip |
| James McMillan | ... | best boy grip (as Jim McMillan) |
| Purvis Middlebrooks | ... | electrician |
| David Morrow | ... | best boy electric |
| Greg Morse | ... | 24 frame video |
| LeRoy Patton | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Stephen Scotto | ... | gaffer |
| Arthur Williams | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| John Culbreth | ... | extras casting |
| Kim Harden | ... | casting associate |
| Misani Nkosi-White | ... | casting associate |
| Cynthia Stillwell | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Fontella Boone | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Betty Fenner | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Ron Stephens | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Jamal Henry | ... | location manager |
| Timothy Stone | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| David Carbonara | ... | music editor |
| Danny Kirsic | ... | composer: additional music |
| Anne McCabe | ... | assistant music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Andrea Greer | ... | script supervisor (as Andrea Greer Crawford) |
Transportation Department
| Roy A. Grace | ... | driver |
| Mike Robinson | ... | driver: star trailer |
| Roland Spence | ... | driver (as Roland Heart) |
| Oranz Walker | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Saul Alter | ... | craft service |
| Stacy Alter | ... | craft service |
| Albert B. Cooper IV | ... | representitive: Georgia Film Office |
| Larry Gilbert | ... | police security |
| Nancy B. Howard | ... | production assistant (as Nancy Howell) |
| Faye Yvette McQueen | ... | stand-in |
| Frederic Perrin | ... | caterer |
| Russell H. Potter V | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Katie Willard Troebs | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gramercy Pictures (I) (1994) (United States) (theatrical)
- CIC Video (1995) (Germany) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS) (Laserdisc)
- Universal Studios Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- GRP Records (soundtrack)
- MCA Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Political satire about an underground militant group that kidnaps African-Americans who have sold out their race. The story follows as the group led Curtis-Hall and Rhames kidnaps an advertising executive (La Salle) who has been providing advertising programs that belittles blacks and women. One advertisement features Spike Lee endorsing Gospelpak Fried Chicken which comes in a bucket with the Confederate flag draped all over it.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | No struggle, no progress. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Kim Hawthorne's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The War/Double Dragon/Mary Shelley's Frankenstein/Oleanna/Drop Squad (1994). See more » |