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Death of a Dynasty
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Death of a Dynasty

2003-05-07 · 92 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy

A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment to uncover the often comedic underworld of Roc-a-Fella Records run by Damon Dash and Jay-Z.

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Directors
Damon Dash
Production companies
Roc-A-Fella Films, R&B FM, Intrinsic Value Films, Entertainment Funding Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 42,108

Top Cast

Ebon Moss-BachrachEbon Moss-BachrachDave Katz
Damon DashDamon DashHarlem
CaponeCaponeDamon Dash
Rob StapletonRob StapletonJay-Z / Bootlegger 1 / Hot Boy 1 / Dre / A1 / Gay Guy
Rashida JonesRashida JonesLayna Hudson
Stephanie RayeStephanie RayeMonica (as Stephanie Ray)
Kevin HartKevin HartP-Diddy / Cop 1 / Dance Coach / Hyper Rapper / H. Lector
Charlie MurphyCharlie MurphyDick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head
LoonLoonTurk
Chloë SevignyChloë SevignySexy Woman #1
Kari WührerKari WührerSexy Woman #2
Jamie-Lynn SiglerJamie-Lynn SiglerSexy Woman #3
Gerald KellyGerald KellyFunkmaster Flex / Biggs / Angry Black Man
Devon AokiDevon AokiPicasso
Drena De NiroDrena De NiroFemale Staff Writer
Beanie SigelBeanie SigelCharles 'Sandman' Patterson / Himself
Adam MorenoA&R Guy / Hipster / Lew Chaplin
Derron 'Smokey' EdingtonDerron 'Smokey' EdingtonStreet Team Kid / Chauffeur / Bootlegger No. 2 / Big Boi / Lil' Bow Wow
Lorraine BraccoLorraine BraccoEnchante, R&B Singer #2
Matt WalshMatt WalshFrat Boy #1

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