Bamboozled 2000
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SplatFrustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Pierre Delacroix
as Manray / Mantan
as Sloan Hopkins
as Womack / Sleep'n Eat
as Thomas Dunwitty
as Honeycutt
as Junebug
as Verna
as Orchid Dothan
as Mau Mau: Big Blak Afrika
Director:
Writer:
Spike Lee
Stars:
Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson, Michael Rapaport, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Paul Mooney, Gillian White, Susan Batson, Yasiin Bey,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2000 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
136 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Bamboozled
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Pierre Delacroix
as Manray / Mantan
as Sloan Hopkins
as Womack / Sleep'n Eat
as Thomas Dunwitty
as Honeycutt
as Junebug
as Verna
as Orchid Dothan
as Mau Mau: Big Blak Afrika
as Mau Mau: 1 / 16th Blak
as Mau Mau: Double Blak
as Mau Mau: Mo Blak
as Mau Mau: Jo Blak
as Mau Mau: Smooth Blak
as Mau Mau: Hard Blak
as Pickaninny: Topsy
as Pickaninny: Aunt Jemima
as Pickaninny: Lil'nigger Jim
as Pickaninny: Sambo
as Pickaninny: Rastus
as Alabama Porch Monkeys: Levi - Musical Director
as Alabama Porch Monkey
as Alabama Porch Monkey
as Alabama Porch Monkey
as Alabama Porch Monkey
as Massa Charlie
as Jukka Laks
as Myrna Goldfarb
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Herself
as Police Chief
as Ruth (Casting Director)
as Auditioning Dancer
as Auditioning 'Digeroo-Doo Player'
as Auditioning Singer
as Bunning
as Mau Mau's Engineer
as Bobby
as Louise
as Tre
as Stacy
as Young Black Woman
as Young White Man
as Papo
as Cuca
as Stage Security Guard
as Stage Security Guard
as Joan
as Fish
as Mona
as Beth
as Seth
as David
as Anna
as Kirk
as Aaron
as Peter
as Jeff
as CNS Security Guard
as CNS Security Guard
as Starlet
as Starlet
as Hottie
as Dawg
as Dawg
as Da Bomb Girl
as Da Bomb Girl
as Da Bomb Girl
as Da Bomb Girl
as Da Bomb Girl
as Da Bomb Girl
as Timmi Hillnigger
as Dot
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
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