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A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Terrific Escapist Entertainment moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | André Benjamin | ... | Percival |
 | Big Boi | ... | Rooster (as Antwan A. Patton) |
 | Paula Patton | ... | Angel |
 | Terrence Howard | ... | Trumpy |
 | Faizon Love | ... | Ace |
 | Malinda Williams | ... | Zora |
 | Cicely Tyson | ... | Mother Hopkins |
 | Macy Gray | ... | Taffy |
 | Ben Vereen | ... | Percy Senior |
 | Paula Jai Parker | ... | Rose |
 | Bobb'e J. Thompson | ... | Young Rooster |
| Patti LaBelle | ... | The Real Angel Davenport |
 | Ving Rhames | ... | Spats |
 | Jackie Long | ... | Monk |
 | Oscar Dillon | ... | Bobo |
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My Life in Idlewild (USA) (working title)Speakerboxxx (USA) (working title)
Untitled OutKast Project (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for violence, sexuality, nudity and language.Parents Guide:
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121 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M | USA:R (certificate #42268) | Singapore:M18 | Ireland:15A | Argentina:16 | Germany:12 | UK:15MOVIEmeter: 
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The working title of the film was Speakerboxxx, named after Outkast's 2003 album. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the first big song sung by Rooster, the camera is on Percival playing the piano. A few seconds later, Rooster is seen dancing around the stage, but there is no one at the piano. moreQuotes:
Trumpy: [Out of breath] What... was... that... you... told... me... Spatz? Never... never... bring... a... knife... to... a... gun... fight?Trumpy: You son of a bitch jackass
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We think this movie was just great fun. It is a bit chopped up, but that's a minor problem. Choreography is tight and excellent; music is deleriously hip. Casting and acting was a big plus - stellar performances all around. Cecily Tyson is such a master - adds richness to even the smallest role. Don't agree that we'll see award nominations here though. Directing could have been much much better. The Director failed this exceptional cast - but we're happy that the film was made. We felt like the screenplay could have been written for this cast, and the juxtaposition of rap music over 1930's rhythm worked in a crisp and welcome way. We never tire of those old cars, clothes and styles, but we're grateful for all of this "new" talent and exceptional music. WELL worth the time!