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She's Gotta Have It
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She's Gotta Have It

1986-08-08 · 84 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy · Romance

The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.

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Directors
Spike Lee
Production companies
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Island Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 175,000
Revenue
USD 7,137,503

Top Cast

Tracy Camilla JohnsTracy Camilla JohnsNola Darling
Tommy Redmond HicksTommy Redmond HicksJamie Overstreet
John Canada TerrellJohn Canada TerrellGreer Childs
Spike LeeSpike LeeMars Blackmon
Raye DowellRaye DowellOpal Gilstrap
Joie LeeJoie LeeClorinda Bradford
S. Epatha MerkersonS. Epatha MerkersonDoctor Jamison
Bill LeeBill LeeSonny Darling
Cheryl BurrAva
Aaron DuggerNoble
Stephanie CovingtonKeva
Renata CobbsShawn
Cheryl D. SingletonToby
Monty RossDog 1
Lewis JordanDog 2
Erik DellumsErik DellumsDog 3
Reginald HudlinReginald HudlinDog 4
Eric PayneEric PayneDog 5
Marcus TurnerDog 6
Gerard BrownDog 7

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