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B.A.P.S

1997-03-28 · 90 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy

Two wannabe Black American princesses aim to marry rich men, who will pay for their world's first combination hair salon and soul food restaurant.

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Production details

Directors
Robert Townsend
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Island Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,240,837

Top Cast

Halle BerryHalle BerryNisi
Natalie Desselle-ReidNatalie Desselle-ReidMickey
Martin LandauMartin LandauMr. Donald Blakemore
Ian RichardsonIan RichardsonManley
Pierre EdwardsPierre EdwardsAli
Anthony JohnsonAnthony JohnsonJames
Troy ByerTracy Shaw
Luigi AmodeoLuigi AmodeoAntonio
Jonathan FriedJonathan FriedIsaac
Bernie MacBernie MacMr. Johnson
Darrel HeathTerrance
Vince CookeZ.Z.
Faizon LoveFaizon LoveTiger J
Rudy Ray MooreRudy Ray MooreNate
Darrow IgusDarrow IgusBartender
Debra WilsonDebra WilsonFlight Attendant
Robin Van SharnerAirline Passenger
Jessica PageAudition Dancer
Alex ThomasAlex ThomasMusic Store Salesman
Eric PoppickEric PoppickVincent

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