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Bamboozled
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Bamboozled

2000-10-06 · 136 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Drama

Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.

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Production details

Directors
Spike Lee
Production companies
New Line Cinema, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,463,650

Top Cast

Damon WayansDamon WayansPierre Delacroix
Savion GloverSavion GloverManray / Mantan
Jada Pinkett SmithJada Pinkett SmithSloan Hopkins
Tommy DavidsonWomack / Sleep'n Eat
Michael RapaportMichael RapaportThomas Dunwitty
Thomas Jefferson ByrdThomas Jefferson ByrdHoneycutt
Paul MooneyPaul MooneyJunebug
Gillian WhiteGillian WhiteVerna
Susan BatsonOrchid Dothan
Yasiin BeyYasiin BeyMau Mau: Big Blak Afrika
MC SerchMau Mau: 1 / 16th Blak
Gano GrillsGano GrillsMau Mau: Double Blak
CanibusMau Mau: Mo Blak
DJ ScratchMau Mau: Jo Blak
Charli BaltimoreCharli BaltimoreMau Mau: Smooth Blak
Craig muMs GrantCraig muMs GrantMau Mau: Hard Blak
Dormeshia SumbryPickaninny: Topsy
Tyheesha CollinsPickaninny: Aunt Jemima
Cartier WilliamsPickaninny: Lil'nigger Jim
Baakari WilderPickaninny: Sambo

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