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The Wedding
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The Wedding

1998-02-22 · 161 min · ★ 8.2

Romance · Drama · TV Movie

Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.

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Directors
Charles Burnett
Production companies
Harpo Films, Hamdon Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Halle BerryHalle BerryShelby Coles
Eric ThalEric ThalMeade Howell
Lynn WhitfieldLynn WhitfieldCorinne Coles
Carl LumblyCarl LumblyLute McNeil
Marianne Jean-BaptisteMarianne Jean-BaptisteEllen Coles
Cynda WilliamsCynda WilliamsLiz Odis
Peter Francis JamesPeter Francis JamesIsaac Coles
Michael WarrenMichael WarrenClark Coles
Shirley KnightShirley KnightGram (Miss Caroline)
Ronn CarrollRonn CarrollDr. Havermeyer
Richard BrooksRichard BrooksLincoln Odis
Gabriel CasseusGabriel CasseusHannibal
Ethel AylerEthel AylerEunice
Margo MoorerMargo MoorerEmmaline
Margaret WelshMargaret WelshJosephine
Paul ButlerPaul ButlerPreacher
Carl GordonMr. Hawkins
Shilla BenningGigi
Deborah DukeNita
Mikaelle ComrieBarbie McNeil

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