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Sorry to Bother You

2018-07-06 · 112 min · ★ 6.8

Fantasy · Science Fiction · Comedy

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.

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Directors
Boots Riley
Production companies
Cinereach, Significant Productions, MACRO, MNM Creative, The Space Program
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,200,000
Revenue
USD 18,200,000

Top Cast

LaKeith StanfieldLaKeith StanfieldCassius Green
Tessa ThompsonTessa ThompsonDetroit
Jermaine FowlerJermaine FowlerSalvador
Omari HardwickOmari HardwickMr. _______
Terry CrewsTerry CrewsSergio
Kate BerlantKate BerlantDiana DeBauchery
Michael X. SommersMichael X. SommersJohnny
Danny GloverDanny GloverLangston
Steven YeunSteven YeunSqueeze
Armie HammerArmie HammerSteve Lift
Robert LongstreetRobert LongstreetAnderson
David CrossDavid CrossCassius Green's White Voice (voice)
Patton OswaltPatton OswaltMr. _______'s White Voice (voice)
Lily JamesLily JamesDetroit's White British Voice (voice)
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerFirst Equisapien / Demarius
Rosario DawsonRosario DawsonVoice in Elevator (voice)
Shelley MitchellShelley MitchellMrs. Costello
Jerry McDanielJerry McDanielMan Eating Dinner
Indigo JacksonIndigo JacksonCynthia Rose / Neanderthal Woman
Eric JacobusEric JacobusBlackwater Commander

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