Baadasssss! (2004)
Baadasssss! is a 2004 drama movie directed by Mario Van Peebles, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant and Khleo Thomas.
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.
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What is Baadasssss! about?
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.
When was Baadasssss! released?
Baadasssss! was released on 28 May 2004.
How long is Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! runs 1h 48m.
Who made Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! was directed by Mario Van Peebles.
Where can I watch Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Baadasssss!
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Mario Van Peebles as Melvin Van Peebles
- Joy Bryant as Priscilla
- Khleo Thomas as Mario
- T.K. Carter as Bill Cosby
- Terry Crews as Big T
- Ossie Davis as Granddad
- David Alan Grier as Clyde Houston
- Nia Long as Sandra
- Paul Rodríguez as Jose Garcia
- Saul Rubinek as Howard Kaufman
- Rainn Wilson as Bill Harris
- Don Dowe as Officer