Bamboozled
"A Spectacular Film by Mr. Spike Lee"
Originally released in 2000. Bamboozled is a comedy/drama film. directed by Spike Lee. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, and Jada Pinkett Smith
Synopsis
Frustrated 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (149 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Damon Wayans
as Pierre Delacroix
Savion Glover
as Manray / Mantan
Jada Pinkett Smith
as Sloan Hopkins
Tommy Davidson
as Womack / Sleep'n Eat
Michael Rapaport
as Thomas Dunwitty
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
as Honeycutt
Paul Mooney
as Junebug
Gillian White
as Verna
Susan Batson
as Orchid Dothan
Yasiin Bey
as Mau Mau: Big Blak Afrika
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,463,650
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bamboozled about?
Frustrated 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...
Who directed Bamboozled?
Bamboozled was directed by Spike Lee.
How long is Bamboozled?
Bamboozled has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Bamboozled released?
Bamboozled was released on October 6, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bamboozled?
The main cast of Bamboozled includes Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson, Michael Rapaport.
Is Bamboozled worth watching?
Bamboozled has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 149 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.