Foolish (1999)

2 brothers try to make it in the comedy business. The kid brother "Foolish"/Eddie Griffin does a lot of stand-up comedy.

Director:

Dave Meyers

Writers:

Eddie Griffin, Master P

Stars:

Eddie Griffin, Master P, Amie Petersen

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Griffin	...	Miles 'Foolish' Waise
Master P	...	Quentin 'Fifty Dollah' Waise
Amie Petersen	...	Desiree (as Amy Petersen)
Frank Sivero	...	Giovanni
Daphne Duplaix	...	Clarisse (as Daphne Lynn Duplaix)
Jonathan Banks	...	Numbers
Andrew Dice Clay	...	El Dorado Ron
Sven-Ole Thorsen	...	Paris
Marla Gibbs	...	Odetta
Traci Bingham	...	Simone
Bill Nunn	...	Jimmy Beck
John Marlo	...	Alabama Brown
Clifton Powell	...	Everette Washington
Anthony Johnson	...	Self (as AJ Johnson)
Anthony Boswell	...	Walter

Storyline

Eddie Griffin is Miles Waise, a fast rising nightclub comedian. His life is made difficult by his manager, who wants him to sell out for big bucks, and his brother Fifty Dollah, a scheming hood whose dream is to start a comedy club with Foolish.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | nickname in title | sexual humor | drug humor | accidental killing | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, including sex-related dialogue, sexuality and some drug content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Comedian Joey Diaz has stated this is his favorite film. He was once quoted as saying, "[This film's] my personal 'Road House.'"

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Soundtracks

Money
performed by Silkk the Shocker
Written by John E. Rhone, Ontario Haynes, Silkk the Shocker
Produced by John E. Rhone and Ontario Haynes for The Whole 9

User Reviews

Good try No Limit

Foolish is a decent flick , based on where it came from. Eddie Griffin does what he can with the script, but it almost takes away from his acting chops. This film should have just been a stand up comedy film, because that's all it really is.

Details

Official Sites:

Artisan Entertainment

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tears of a Clown

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,184,633, 11 April 1999

Gross USA:

$6,033,999

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,033,999

Company Credits

Production Co:

No Limit Films, Shooting Star Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color