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Disappearing Acts
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Disappearing Acts

2000-12-09 · 115 min · ★ 6.2

TV Movie · Romance · Drama

A struggling construction worker and an aspiring musician find themselves falling in love.

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Directors
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Production companies
Amen Ra Films, HBO
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sanaa LathanSanaa LathanZora Banks
Wesley SnipesWesley SnipesFranklin Swift
Michael ImperioliMichael ImperioliVinney
Laz AlonsoLaz AlonsoMoving Man
Clark JohnsonClark JohnsonJimmy
Regina HallRegina HallPortia
Lisa ArrindellLisa ArrindellClaudette
Q-TipQ-TipReggie Baptiste
Dequan HendersonMarcus
CCH PounderCCH PounderMrs. Swift
John AmosJohn AmosMr. Swift
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAunjanue Ellis-TaylorPam
Chris RockChris RockTV Entertainer

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