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Dolemite Is My Name
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Dolemite Is My Name

2019-10-04 · 118 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Comedy · History

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

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Directors
Craig Brewer
Production companies
Davis Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyRudy Ray Moore
Wesley SnipesWesley SnipesD’Urville Martin
Da'Vine Joy RandolphDa'Vine Joy RandolphLady Reed
Keegan-Michael KeyKeegan-Michael KeyJerry Jones
Mike EppsMike EppsJimmy Lynch
Craig RobinsonCraig RobinsonBen Taylor
Kodi Smit-McPheeKodi Smit-McPheeNick von Sternberg
Snoop DoggSnoop DoggRoj
Barry Shabaka HenleyBarry Shabaka HenleyDemond
T.I.T.I.Walter Crane
LuenellLuenellAunt
Tasha SmithTasha SmithJimmy's Wife
Tituss BurgessTituss BurgessTheodore Toney
Ron Cephas JonesRon Cephas JonesRico
Chris RockChris RockBobby Vale
Aleksandar FilimonovićAleksandar FilimonovićJoseph Bihari
Ivo NandiIvo NandiJules Bihari
Michael Peter BolusMichael Peter BolusLester Bihari
Kazy TauginasKazy TauginasSaul Bihari
B.J. BinghamDolphin Customer

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