Based on Terry McMillan's novel, this film follows four very different African-American women and their relationships with the male gender.
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| Whitney Houston | ... | Savannah Jackson | |
| Angela Bassett | ... | Bernadine Harris | |
| Loretta Devine | ... | Gloria Matthews | |
| Lela Rochon | ... | Robin Stokes | |
| Gregory Hines | ... | Marvin King | |
| Dennis Haysbert | ... | Kenneth Dawkins | |
| Mykelti Williamson | ... | Troy | |
| Michael Beach | ... | John Harris, Sr. | |
| Leon | ... | Russell | |
| Wendell Pierce | ... | Michael Davenport | |
| Donald Faison | ... | Tarik Matthews | |
| Jeffrey D. Sams | ... | Lionel | |
| Jazz Raycole | ... | Onika Harris | |
| Brandon Hammond | ... | John Harris, Jr. | |
| Kenya Moore | ... | Denise | |
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This story based on the best selling novel by Terry McMillan follows the lives of four African-American women as they try to deal with their very lives. Friendship becomes the strongest bond between these women as men, careers, and families take them in different directions. Often light-hearted this movie speaks about some of the problems and struggles the modern women face in today's world. Written by David Adrine <hdadrine@hotmail.com>
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black american | husband wife relationship | betrayal | mother son relationship | african american woman |Taglines:
Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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22 December 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Où sont les hommes? See more »Filming Locations:
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa - 2400 E Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$16,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$67,052,156Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$81,452,156Company Credits
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Performed by Toni Braxton
Written by Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (as Babyface)
Produced by Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (as Babyface) for Ecaf Productions
Toni Braxton appears courtesy of LaFace Records
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According to Whitney Houston, the scene where Savannah talks to her mother at work on her cell phone was filmed two days after her real-life mother, Cissy Houston, was inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame. See more »Goofs
When Bernie meets James Wheeler in the hotel bar, his hands keep changing their position on the bar between shots. See more »Quotes
Robin Stokes: [thought about Michael] Does he think he just did something here? Shit, I coulda had a V-8.See more »
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Let It FlowPerformed by Toni Braxton
Written by Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (as Babyface)
Produced by Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (as Babyface) for Ecaf Productions
Toni Braxton appears courtesy of LaFace Records
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This film brought me to tears not because it was so emotional I had to cry but being a Black man and a working actor making a living for 20 + years, It was the first time a big budget, well shot, well acted (Whitney is still weak at times), well directed film about "most" black lives got a big theatrical release. Most black films (Excluding Spike Lee) are about thugs or are so low budget you never get to see them. It was about time!