Pootie Tang 2001

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Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young Black children of America, supatime.

Lance Crouther

as Pootie Tang

JB Smoove

as Trucky

Jennifer Coolidge

as Ireenie

Reg E. Cathey

as Dirty Dee

Robert Vaughn

as Dick Lecter

Wanda Sykes

as Biggie Shorty

Chris Rock

as JB / Radio DJ / Pootie's Father

Mario Joyner

as Lacey

Cathy Trien

as Stacy

Dave Attell

as Frank

Director:

Louis C.K.

Writer:

Louis C.K.

Genres:

Action,Comedy

Release Date:

2001 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

81 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Pootie Tang

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Lance Crouther

as Pootie Tang

JB Smoove

as Trucky

Jennifer Coolidge

as Ireenie

Reg E. Cathey

as Dirty Dee

Robert Vaughn

as Dick Lecter

Wanda Sykes

as Biggie Shorty

Chris Rock

as JB / Radio DJ / Pootie's Father

Mario Joyner

as Lacey

Cathy Trien

as Stacy

Dave Attell

as Frank

Laura Kightlinger

as Anchor Woman

Christopher Wynkoop

as Sheriff

Rick Shapiro

as Shakey

Qiana Drew

as Singing Lady

Lorria Richards

as Singing Lady

J.D. Williams

as Froggy

Tara Jeffers

as Solo Girl Singer

Cole Hawkins

as Little Pootie

Andy Richter

as Record Executive

Kristen Bell

as Record Executive's Daughter

Ray Wills

as Board Director

Robert Trumbull

as Board Director

Jim Earl

as Eddie

David Cross

as Dennis

Chuck Jeffreys

as Bad Bitty

Tammy Faye Starlite

as Dirty Dee Girl

Jodi Michelle Pynn

as Dirty Dee Girl

Stacy Renae

as Sidewalk Girl

Alem Brhan Sapp

as Guitar Player

Joseph Dolphin

as Greasy

Todd Barry

as Greasy

Keesha Sharp

as Party Girl

Greg Hahn

as Prison Guard

Jon Glaser

as Recording Engineer (as John Glaser)

William Stephenson

as Fast Food Cook

Robin Montague

as Screaming Woman

Devon Malik Beckford

as Sweet Little Boy

Missy Elliott

as Diva

Bryan Hearne

as Little Trucky

Ebony Jo-Ann

as Pootie's Mother

Bob Costas

as Bob Costas

Conan O'Brien

as Conan O’Brien (uncredited)

Brian Donahue

as Pootie Impostor (uncredited)

Michelle Robinson

as Jilted Woman

Keenan Shimizu

as Big Father

Linda Murrell

as Burger Joint Reporter

Michael Broughton

as Bad Bitty Goon

Tony Rhune

as Bad Bitty Goon

Andy Duppin

as Dirty Dee Goon

David S. Lomax

as Dirty Dee Goon

Bob Colletti

as Gorilla

Lanette Ware

as Flashback Woman (uncredited)

Brian Smyj

as Pootie Impersonator (uncredited)

Diandra Newlin

as Pork Chunks Girl (uncredited)

Cecelia Antoinette

as Party Girl (uncredited)

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