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2006-01-02 · 97 min · ★ 5.4
Reginald "Cool" Coolidge is a struggling actor, fed up with taking stereotypical African American roles and waiting for his big break in a legitimate production. Until this time comes, he works at his mother's boyfriend's gas station to repay him for covering his college tuition. One day at the station, his ex-fiancé - and one true love - reappears at the pumps after 3 years of silence. Cool discovers that it is 36 hours until her wedding to a local lawyer. As Cool embarks on last-ditch attempts to win her back, he takes on the biggest "role" of his life while also learning the secret to mastering his craft.
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- Directors
- Pete Chatmon, Rick Zahn
- Production companies
- PalmStar Media, Double7 Images, Codeblack Entertainment, Griot Pictures Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Dorian MissickCool
Zoe SaldañaCharli
Hill HarperEd
Frankie FaisonPhil
William SadlerCole Carter
Sean NelsonAustin Price
Novella NelsonJayme
Eva MarcilleFarrahTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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