Pootie Tang (2001)
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- PG-13
- 1h 21min
- Action, Adventure
- 29 Jun 2001 (USA)
- Movie
"The Man" is baffled by a chill hero's invincible weapon: gibberish.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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| Lance Crouther | ... |
Pootie Tang
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| J.B. Smoove | ... |
Trucky
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| Jennifer Coolidge | ... |
Ireenie
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| Reg E. Cathey | ... |
Dirty Dee
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| Robert Vaughn | ... |
Dick Lecter
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| Wanda Sykes | ... |
Biggie Shorty
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| Chris Rock | ... |
JB / Radio DJ / Pootie's Father
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| Mario Joyner | ... |
Lacey
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Cathy Trien | ... |
Stacy
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| Dave Attell | ... |
Frank
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| Laura Kightlinger | ... |
Anchor Woman
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| Christopher Wynkoop | ... |
Sheriff
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| Rick Shapiro | ... |
Shakey
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Qiana Drew | ... |
Singing Lady
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Lorria Richards | ... |
Singing Lady
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| J.D. Williams | ... |
Froggy
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Tara Jeffers | ... |
Solo Girl Singer
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Cole Hawkins | ... |
Little Pootie
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| Andy Richter | ... |
Record Executive
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| Kristen Bell | ... |
Record Executive's Daughter
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Ray Wills | ... |
Board Director
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Robert Trumbull | ... |
Board Director
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Jim Earl | ... |
Eddie
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| David Cross | ... |
Dennis
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| Chuck Jeffreys | ... |
Bad Bitty
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Tammy Faye Starlight | ... |
Dirty Dee Girl
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Jodi Pynn Gabree | ... |
Dirty Dee Girl
(as Jodi Michelle Pynn)
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Stacy Renae | ... |
Sidewalk Girl
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| Alem Brhan Sapp | ... |
Guitar Player
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Joseph Dolphin | ... |
Greasy
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| Todd Barry | ... |
Greasy
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| Keesha Sharp | ... |
Party Girl
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Greg Hahn | ... |
Prison Guard
(as Gregory Hahn)
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| Jon Glaser | ... |
Recording Engineer
(as John Glaser)
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| William Stephenson | ... |
Fast Food Cook
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Robin Montague | ... |
Screaming Woman
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| Devon Malik Beckford | ... |
Sweet Little Boy
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| Missy Elliott | ... |
Diva
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| Bryan Hearne | ... |
Little Trucky
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Ebony Jo-Ann | ... |
Pootie's Mother
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Michelle Robinson | ... |
Jilted Woman
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Keenan Shimizu | ... |
Big Father
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Linda Murrell | ... |
Burger Joint Reporter
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Michael Broughton | ... |
Bad Bitty Goon
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Tony Rhune | ... |
Bad Bitty Goon
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Andy Duppin | ... |
Dirty Dee Goon
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| David S. Lomax | ... |
Dirty Dee Goon
(as David Lomax)
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Bob Colletti | ... |
Gorilla
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| Bob Costas | ... |
Bob Costas
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Héctor Ramos | ... |
Boy Toy
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Cecelia Antoinette | ... |
Party Girl (uncredited)
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| Brian Donahue | ... |
Pootie Impostor (uncredited)
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| Diandra Newlin | ... |
Pork Chunks Girl (uncredited)
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| Conan O'Brien | ... |
Conan O'Brien (uncredited)
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| Gwyneth Paltrow | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Brian Smyj | ... |
Pootie Impersonator (uncredited)
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| Lanette Ware | ... |
Flashback Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Louis C.K. | ||
Written by
| Louis C.K. | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Dave Becky | ... | executive producer |
| Blair Breard | ... | co-producer |
| Louis C.K. | ... | co-producer |
| Caldecot Chubb | ... | producer |
| Sean Daniel | ... | executive producer |
| David Gale | ... | producer |
| Ali LeRoi | ... | producer |
| Chris Rock | ... | producer |
| Michael Rotenberg | ... | executive producer |
| Momita SenGupta | ... | associate producer |
| Van Toffler | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Quincy Jones III | ... | (as QD3) |
Cinematography by
| Willy Kurant | ||
Editing by
| Doug Abel | ||
Editorial Department
| Rachel Goodlett Katz | ... | assistant editor (as Rachel Goodlett) |
| Anthony Motta | ... | dailies operator (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Brett Goldstein | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Amy Beth Silver | ||
Art Direction by
| Andrea Stanley | ||
Costume Design by
| Amanda Sanders | ||
Makeup Department
| Stanley Hall | ... | hair department head |
| Julie Teel | ... | additional makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| George Paaswell | ... | production supervisor |
| Jamey Pryde | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joan G. Bostwick | ... | second assistant director |
| Curtis Smith | ... | third assistant director |
| Mary Rae Thewlis | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Derrick Alford | ... | construction coordinator |
| Alix Bailey | ... | painter: Pootie's paintings |
| Gwen Bialic | ... | art department coordinator |
| Julie Dubrow | ... | props |
| Daniel Fisher | ... | on-set dresser |
| Joanna Hartell | ... | leadperson |
| Dana Neuwirth | ... | set dresser |
| John Roche | ... | best boy dresser |
| Mark Sonderskov | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ann Ward | ... | painter: mural painting |
| Byron K. Lovelace | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Alexander | ... | supervising sound re-recording mixer |
| Sean Byrne | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Matthew Fleece | ... | adr engineer |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer |
| Tom Gould | ... | playback operator |
| Dan Guachione | ... | boom operator |
| Robert L. Harman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Larry Hoff | ... | sound recordist |
| Allen Hurd | ... | sound recordist |
| Michael Lyle | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Kevin Meltcher | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Kelly Neese | ... | boom operator |
| Timothy Pearson | ... | foley artist |
| Bryan Pennington | ... | consultant: Dolby film sound |
| Aaron Rihel | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Schneider | ... | sound mixer |
| Roy Braverman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Lou Thomas | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Lloyd Lee Barnett | ... | digital compositor |
| Lucien Harriot | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Mark Schane-Lydon | ... | digital artist |
| John Siczewicz | ... | inferno artist |
| John van Barneveld | ... | animator / title designer |
| Eric Wilson | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Damian Achilles | ... | stunts |
| Roy T. Anderson | ... | stunt double |
| Alicia Ashley | ... | stunt performer |
| Chris Colombo | ... | stunts |
| Brian Donahue | ... | stunt player |
| Peter Epstein | ... | stunts |
| Roy Farfel | ... | stunts |
| Jeffrey Lee Gibson | ... | stunts |
| Kristopher Medina | ... | stunt performer |
| Derrick Simmons | ... | stunts: Pooty Tang Wannabe |
| Brian Smyj | ... | fights |
Camera and Electrical Department
| K.C. Bailey | ... | still photographer |
| Ruark Behan | ... | Dolly Grip |
| Terrence Laron Burke | ... | grip |
| Don Cerrone | ... | key grip |
| Lee Kazista | ... | assistant camera |
| Michael J. Maurer | ... | electrician |
| Scott H. Ramsey | ... | gaffer |
| Christopher Raymond | ... | film loader |
| Mark Schwentner | ... | best boy |
| Susan Starr | ... | assistant camera |
| Bill Trautvetter | ... | camera operator |
| Malcolm A. Purnell | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Ethan Beach | ... | animator |
Casting Department
| Domenic Andreoli | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Roberto Cavalli | ... | wardrobe: "Pootie Tang" |
| Careen Fowles | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Angielette Smith | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Angelielette Smith) |
| Stephanie Siegel | ... | assistant costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Robert Cavalluzzo | ... | location scout |
| Christine Leaman | ... | location assistant |
| Kip Myers | ... | location assistant |
| Tom Scutro | ... | assistant location manager |
| Rose Viggiano | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jamie Cammon | ... | assistant music coordinator |
| Mitchell Leib | ... | executive in charge of soundtracks |
| Michael McQuarn | ... | music supervisor |
| Donald Newkirk | ... | composer: additional music |
| Prince Paul | ... | composer: additional music |
| Ainz Brainz Prasad | ... | composer: additional music (as Ainz Prasad) |
| Jennifer T. Scott | ... | music coordinator |
| Ryan Darden | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nancy J. Kaimowitz | ... | continuity |
| Simone Lageoles | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Conelli | ... | camera car driver |
| Edward Fanning | ... | transportation co-captain |
| James Fanning | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Jason Block | ... | post-production accountant |
| Schneise Deal | ... | production assistant |
| A.J. Farkas | ... | production assistant / production office assistant (as Andrew J. Farkas) |
| Betsy Friedman | ... | production assistant |
| Melissa Robyn Glassman | ... | assistant: Mr. C.K. (as Melissa Glassman) |
| Margaret Jacobs | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Kali Londono | ... | assistant: Mr. Rock (as Kali Londoño) |
| Melissa Maxwell | ... | assistant: Mr. Chubb |
| Chris Palmer | ... | assistant: Sean Daniel |
| Jon Philpot | ... | special sequence designer / title designer |
| Terence Scott | ... | production office assistant |
| Anita Sum | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents)
- MTV Films (in association with)
- Chris Rock Entertainment (in association with)
- Alphaville Films
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- HBO Downtown Productions
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (2001) (United States) (theatrical)
- CIC Victor Video (2002) (Japan) (VHS)
- Finnkino (2002) (Finland) (DVD)
- Finnkino (2002) (Finland) (VHS)
- Hartbeat Productions (2024) (United States)
- Nelonen (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Veronica (2006) (Netherlands) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Hollywood Records (soundtrack)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young black children of America, supatime. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Too cool for words See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,506,233, 01 Jul 2001 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Trucky's narration was added against Louis C.K. wishes. See more » |
| Goofs | When Stacy runs at Pootie Tang and they crash through the window, a safety back pad is clearly visible under Pootie Tang's shirt. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from The Chris Rock Show (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dirty Dee See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Watch for Pootie Tang in his next adventure - "COLE ME DOWN ON THE PANNY STY" See more » |
| Quotes |
Pootie Tang:
Baby, I'm going to sine your pitty on the runny kine! See more » |