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Whitney

2015-01-17 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

Romance · Drama · Music · TV Movie

Chronicles Whitney Houston's rise to fame and turbulent relationship with husband Bobby Brown.

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Directors
Angela Bassett
Production companies
SilverScreen Pictures, The Sanitsky Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yaya DaCostaYaya DaCostaWhitney Houston
Arlen EscarpetaArlen EscarpetaBobby Brown
Yolonda RossYolonda RossRobyn Crawford
Suzzanne DouglasSuzzanne DouglasCissy Houston
Mark RolstonMark RolstonClive Davis
Wesley JonathanWesley JonathanBabyface
Hampton FlukerHampton FlukerSteve
Reign MortonReign MortonEddie Murphy
James A. Watson, JrJames A. Watson, JrJohn Houston
Kevontay JacksonKevontay JacksonGangbanger
Noree VictoriaSheryl
Nafessa WilliamsNafessa WilliamsKim
Billy 'Sly' WilliamsBilly 'Sly' WilliamsPastor Marvin Winans
Saundra McClainSaundra McClainAunt Bae
Deborah LaceyDeborah LaceyAward Presentor
James RochJames RochReporter (as JR Lemon)
Cornelius Smith, Jr.Cornelius Smith, Jr.Michael Houston
Deborah Joy WinansDeborah Joy WinansCece
Timothy Bowman Jr.Bebe
Tongayi ChirisaTongayi ChirisaGary Houston

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