

B.A.P.S
1997-03-28 · 90 min · ★ 5.4
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 BerryNisi
Natalie Desselle-ReidMickey
Martin LandauMr. Donald Blakemore
Ian RichardsonManley
Pierre EdwardsAli
Anthony JohnsonJames
Luigi AmodeoAntonio
Jonathan FriedIsaac
Bernie MacMr. Johnson
Faizon LoveTiger J
Rudy Ray MooreNate
Darrow IgusBartender
Debra WilsonFlight Attendant
Alex ThomasMusic Store Salesman
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